Tom Dodd
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986)
Tom Dodd was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 1986 for the Baltimore Orioles. In 8 career games, he hit .231 with 3 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-07-25
- Last Game
- 1986-08-06
Full name: Thomas Marion Dodd
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .231 | .375 | .462 | .837 | 0 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.
Career SLG .462 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.
Career OPS .837 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +16.0% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 8 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .273 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-06 | BAL | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-08-04 | BAL | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-08-03 | BAL | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-08-01 | BAL | TOR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-07-30 | BAL | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-07-29 | BAL | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-27 | BAL | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-25 | BAL | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | Eugene | OR | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Dodd
- Was Tom Dodd a pitcher?
- No. Tom Dodd was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Tom Dodd hit?
- Tom Dodd hit 1 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Tom Dodd's career batting average?
- Tom Dodd batted .231 over his career, with 3 hits in 13 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Dodd have?
- Tom Dodd drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Dodd in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Dodd has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Tom Dodd play for?
- Tom Dodd played for the Baltimore Orioles.