Tony Curry
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1960-1966)
Tony Curry was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1966 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 7 seasons. In 129 career games, he hit .246 with 73 hits, 6 home runs, and 40 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
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 10/16/2006 in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
- MLB Debut
- 1960-04-12
- Last Game
- 1966-07-16
Full name: George Anthony Curry
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 297 | 33 | 73 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 0 | 20 | 69 | .246 | .295 | .374 | .668 | -25 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career SLG .374 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .668 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 95 | 245 | 26 | 64 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 0 | 16 | 53 | .261 | .255 (+2%) | .323 (-5%) | .387 (+5%) | .711 (+1%) | -24.7 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 15 | 36 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 19 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 129 | 297 | 33 | 73 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 0 | 20 | 69 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -25 | ||
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 (129 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 65 | 150 | 19 | 37 | 2 | 21 | .247 |
| Away | 64 | 147 | 14 | 36 | 4 | 19 | .245 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-07-16 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-07-15 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-07-10 | CLE | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-07-10 | CLE | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-07-08 | CLE | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-07-06 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-07-05 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-07-03 | CLE | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-07-03 | CLE | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-06-28 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 61 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 11 |
Tony Curry: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 12, 1960 and the final game on July 16, 1966, Tony Curry built the record summarized on this page. By club, Curry's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1960 to 1961) and the Cleveland Indians (1966). Curry, born on December 22, 1937, in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 5'11" and 185 pounds. Curry died on October 16, 2006, in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. Tony Curry was the playing name; the full given name is George Anthony.
In 129 games and 297 at bats, Curry batted .246 with 73 hits, plus 6 homers and 40 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .295 and .374 give Curry a career OPS of .668. Curry hit .246 while the league hit .254 over the same span, a figure close to average. Curry collected a career-high 64 hits in 1960. In 1960, a season of regular play, Curry hit .261 while the league hit .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Curry
- What years did Tony Curry play?
- Tony Curry played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1966.
- Was Tony Curry a pitcher?
- No. Tony Curry was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tony Curry hit?
- Tony Curry hit 6 career home runs with 73 hits.
- What teams did Tony Curry play for?
- Tony Curry played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1960–1961) and the Cleveland Indians (1966).
- What were Tony Curry's career stats?
- In 129 games, Tony Curry had 73 hits, 6 home runs, 40 RBI, and 33 runs, with a .246 batting average.
- What position did Tony Curry play?
- Tony Curry played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Curry and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Curry was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tony Curry hit each season?
- Tony Curry's home runs by season: 6 in 1960, 0 in 1961, and 0 in 1966. His most in one season was 6, in 1960.
- What was Tony Curry's career batting average?
- Tony Curry batted .246 over his career, with 73 hits in 297 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Curry have?
- Tony Curry drove in 40 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Curry in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Curry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.