Tom Catterson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1908-1909)
Tom Catterson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1909 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. In 28 career games, he hit .198 with 17 hits, 1 home runs, and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 2/5/1920 in Portland, ME, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1908-09-19
- Last Game
- 1909-05-24
Full name: Thomas Henry Catterson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 86 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 16 | .198 | .274 | .267 | .541 | -107 |
Career AVG .198 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career OBP .274 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career SLG .267 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OPS .541 vs. league average .612 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | BRO | NL | 19 | 68 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .191 | .240 (-21%) | .298 (-14%) | .306 (-9%) | .605 (-11%) | -107.4 |
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 9 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 28 | 86 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 16 | .198 | — | — | — | — | -107 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 60 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3 | .183 |
| Away | 7 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-05-24 | BRO | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-05-20 | BRO | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1909-05-19 | BRO | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-05-18 | BRO | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-05-17 | BRO | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-05-15 | BRO | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-05-14 | BRO | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-05-08 | BRO | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-05-04 | BRO | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-10-07 | BRO | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston | RI | 1903 |
| Villanova University | Villanova | PA | 1905 |
Tom Catterson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tom Catterson debuted on September 19, 1908 and played a final game on May 24, 1909. Every season row on the page belongs to the Brooklyn Superbas, from 1908 through 1909. Catterson, born on August 25, 1884, in Warwick, RI, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 170 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Catterson died on February 5, 1920, in Portland, ME, USA. Tom Catterson was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Henry.
The batting record for Catterson: 28 games, 17 hits in 86 at bats, and a .198 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 3 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .274 clip and slugging .267, Catterson finished with a .541 OPS. Measured against the leagues Catterson played in, the .198 career average compares with a .242 league average over the same seasons, 18.5% below the league. No season topped the 13 hits of 1908. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .191 in 1908, did not top the league's .240.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Catterson
- What years did Tom Catterson play?
- Tom Catterson played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1909.
- Was Tom Catterson a pitcher?
- No. Tom Catterson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tom Catterson hit?
- Tom Catterson hit 1 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What was Tom Catterson's career batting average?
- Tom Catterson batted .198 over his career, with 17 hits in 86 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Catterson have?
- Tom Catterson drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Catterson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Catterson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.