Tom Chism

Born: 5/9/1954 in Chester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-13 | Final Game: 1979-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas Raymond Chism

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Biography

Tom Chism, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1970s. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a total of six games from September 13 to September 26, 1979. As a position player, Chism entered the league during a time of significant transition in baseball, with the 1970s witnessing the emergence of new playing styles and strategies, as well as the growing influence of players' unions. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Chism recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite these statistics, his presence in the big leagues is a testament to the competitive nature of MLB and the challenges faced by players trying to make a lasting impact. While his playing time was limited, Chism remains a part of baseball history, highlighting the numerous athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1979	BAL	AL	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	0	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	BAL	1B	4	0	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Brandywine Junior College	Wilmington	DE	1973, 1974