Tom Dixon
Born: 4/23/1955 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-07-30 | Final Game: 1983-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Thomas Earl Dixon
Biography
Tom Dixon was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1983. Born in 1955, Dixon made his debut during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball, moving away from the pitching-dominated deadball era toward a more offensive style of play. Throughout his career, he showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 9-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33. His ability to miss bats was evident as he recorded a total of 94 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill in overpowering hitters during his tenure.
Dixon's career spanned several seasons where he contributed significantly to his teams, despite the challenges of a highly competitive league. He also notched a single save, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher who could be relied upon in critical situations. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Tom Dixon's presence in the game during the late 1970s and early 1980s remains a testament to the competitive nature of that era in baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.0 | 18.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.222 | 0.389 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 18.0 | 18.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.222 | 0.389 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 14 | 62 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 199.7 | 225 | 96 | 11 | 63 | 94 | 4.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 40 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3.26 | 1112.8 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 7 | 11 | 30 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 140.0 | 140 | 62 | 40 | 66 | 3.99 | 1525.1 |
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 39 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 6.66 | -512.9 |
| 1983 | WSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9.82 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 48 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.104 | 0.122 | 0.104 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 30 | 40 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | WSN | NL | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 62 | 24 | 17 | 28 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | P | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | HOU | P | 30 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | HOU | P | 19 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | MON | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |