Tom Dunbar
Born: 11/24/1959 in Graniteville, SC, USA
Died: 3/16/2011 in Aiken, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-09-07 | Final Game: 1985-07-13
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Thomas Jerome Dunbar
Biography
Tom Dunbar, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1985. A position player, Dunbar played in a total of 91 games during his time in the league. He was known for his versatility on the field and contributed to his teams with a career batting average of .231. Over the course of his career, he recorded 52 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 18 runs. His speed on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 4 bases.
Dunbar's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with new strategies and player development techniques. Although his major league tenure was relatively short, Dunbar's dedication to the sport and his performance in the field reflected the competitive nature of the era. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the challenges faced by many players who sought to make their mark in a league that was constantly changing and expanding.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 225 | 19 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 23 | 32 | 0.231 | 0.305 | 0.298 | 0.603 | -496.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 12 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 34 | 97 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 0.258 | -144.0 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 45 | 104 | 7 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 0.202 | -352.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 43 | 36 | 52 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | TEX | OF | 9 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | OF | 20 | 18 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | TEX | OF | 14 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 21 |
| Designated Hitter | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia College | Cochran | GA | 1979, 1980 |