Tom Dixon
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Tom Dixon was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Hilldale Club and the Baltimore Black Sox. In 15 career games, he hit .256 with 11 hits and 1 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 181 lb
- Died
- 1982 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Full name: Thomas Penelton Dixon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 43 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .256 | .333 | .279 | .612 | 0 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .279 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.
Career OPS .612 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | HIL | IND | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | HIL | EWL | 8 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | BBS | NN2 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 15 | 43 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 10 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Dixon
- Was Tom Dixon a pitcher?
- No. Tom Dixon was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tom Dixon hit?
- Tom Dixon hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Tom Dixon's career batting average?
- Tom Dixon batted .256 over his career, with 11 hits in 43 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Dixon have?
- Tom Dixon drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Dixon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Dixon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Tom Dixon play for?
- Tom Dixon played for the Hilldale Club and the Baltimore Black Sox.