Tom Edens
Born: 6/9/1961 in Ontario, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-06-02 | Final Game: 1995-05-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Thomas Patrick Edens
Biography
Tom Edens was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to 1995. Born in 1961, Edens made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the rise of offensive power and changes in pitching strategies. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills as a reliable pitcher with a competitive edge on the mound.
Over the course of his career, Edens finished with a record of 19-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.86, demonstrating his ability to navigate the challenges posed by some of the era's most formidable hitters. He accumulated a total of 182 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, reflecting his versatility and effectiveness in various game situations. Edens' contributions to his teams were significant during a time when pitchers had to adapt to an increasingly offense-driven game, and his solid performance left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 12 | 182 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 312.3 | 315 | 134 | 20 | 123 | 182 | 3.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 4 | 5 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 89.0 | 89 | 44 | 33 | 40 | 4.45 | - |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 4.09 | 423.6 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 6 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 76.3 | 65 | 24 | 36 | 57 | 2.83 | 1535.2 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 47 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 3.12 | -204.3 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 4 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 | 55 | 25 | 17 | 38 | 4.50 | 1238.4 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.25 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 5 | 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 | 182 | 14 | 30 | 46 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 35 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | MIN | P | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIN | P | 52 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | HOU | P | 38 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | HOU | P | 39 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHN | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 182 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | HOU | NL | $475,000 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | $325,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $137,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $937,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston | ID | 1980, 1981, 1983 |