Tom Colcolough
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1899)
Tom Colcolough was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1899 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Giants, a span of 7 seasons. Across 49 career appearances, he went 14-11 with a 5.89 ERA and 66 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 12/10/1919 in Charleston, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-08-01
- Last Game
- 1899-07-16
Full name: Thomas Bernard Colcolough
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 43.2 | 45 | 20 | 32 | 7 | 4.12 | 4.66 (+12%) | -828.4 |
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 8 | 5 | 23 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 150.2 | 213 | 121 | 72 | 29 | 7.23 | 5.33 (-36%) | -256.9 |
| 1895 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43.1 | 54 | 32 | 21 | 16 | 6.65 | 4.77 (-39%) | -834.5 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 81.2 | 85 | 36 | 41 | 14 | 3.97 | 3.85 (-3%) | -1065.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 14 | 11 | 49 | 31 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 319.1 | 397 | 209 | 166 | 66 | 5.89 | — | -2,985 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 138 | 21 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 12 | .225 | .301 | .312 | .612 | -424 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career OPS .612 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | PIT | NL | 8 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 23 | 70 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 7 | .200 | .309 (-35%) | .379 (-31%) | .435 (-34%) | .814 (-33%) | -423.7 |
| 1895 | PIT | NL | 8 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 37 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 53 | 138 | 21 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 12 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -424 | ||
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 (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| Away | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .273 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 52.2 | 39 | 13 | 29 | 12 | 2.22 |
| Away | 4 | 29.0 | 46 | 25 | 12 | 2 | 7.76 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-07-16 | NY1 | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-07-11 | NY1 | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-06-12 | NY1 | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-06-02 | NY1 | LS3 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-06-01 | NY1 | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-31 | NY1 | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-13 | NY1 | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-09 | NY1 | WSN | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-02 | NY1 | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-04-29 | NY1 | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-07-16 | NY1 | STL | L | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-07-11 | NY1 | PIT | W | 6.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-06-12 | NY1 | BSN | — | 6.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-06-01 | NY1 | CIN | L | 9.0 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1899-05-13 | NY1 | PHI | L | 8.0 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-09 | NY1 | WSN | W | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-05-02 | NY1 | PHI | W | 8.0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-04-28 | NY1 | WSN | — | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-04-25 | NY1 | WSN | L | 9.0 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-04-20 | NY1 | BLN | W | 9.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Tom Colcolough: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tom Colcolough's first major league game on August 1, 1893; the last one listed came on July 16, 1899. By club, Colcolough's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1893 through 1895) and the New York Giants (1899). Colcolough played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on October 8, 1870, in Charleston, SC, USA, Colcolough was listed at 5'10" and 180 pounds. Colcolough died on December 10, 1919, in Charleston, SC, USA. The given name on file is Thomas Bernard Colcolough.
Colcolough pitched in 49 games, starting 31, and finished with a 14-11 record and 5.89 ERA. The same table counts 66 strikeouts and 22 complete games. Against a 4.62 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.89 mark was 27.5% worse. The best win total was 8, in 1894. 1894 was Colcolough's sharpest full season, a 7.23 ERA against the league's 5.33.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Colcolough
- What years did Tom Colcolough play?
- Tom Colcolough played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1899.
- Was Tom Colcolough a pitcher?
- Yes. Tom Colcolough pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 66 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tom Colcolough hit?
- Tom Colcolough hit 0 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What teams did Tom Colcolough play for?
- Tom Colcolough played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1893–1895) and the New York Giants (1899).
- What were Tom Colcolough's career stats?
- In 49 games, Tom Colcolough went 14-11 with a 5.89 ERA, 66 strikeouts, 319.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Tom Colcolough play?
- Tom Colcolough played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Colcolough and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Colcolough was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Tom Colcolough's career ERA?
- Tom Colcolough finished with a 5.89 career ERA, going 14-11 with 66 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tom Colcolough have?
- Tom Colcolough recorded 66 career strikeouts.
- Is Tom Colcolough in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Colcolough has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.