Tom Egan
Born: 6/9/1946 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-05-27 | Final Game: 1975-06-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 218 lbs
Full name: Thomas Patrick Egan
Biography
Tom Egan, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1965 to 1975. Over the course of his career, Egan appeared in 373 games, where he recorded 196 hits and achieved a batting average of .200. Known for his power at the plate, he hit 22 home runs and drove in 91 runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during a competitive era in Major League Baseball.
Egan's career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, characterized by a shift toward more power-hitting players and a growing emphasis on athleticism. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he demonstrated a solid ability to make an impact in key situations. Egan's dedication to the game and his performance on the field left a lasting impression, marking him as a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 979 | 74 | 196 | 25 | 3 | 22 | 91 | 2 | 80 | 336 | 0.200 | 0.266 | 0.299 | 0.565 | -2422.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 18 | 38 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 16 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.116 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 46 | 120 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 41 | 0.142 | -498.4 |
| 1970 | LAA | AL | 79 | 210 | 14 | 50 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 67 | 0.238 | -556.5 |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 85 | 251 | 29 | 60 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 34 | 1 | 26 | 94 | 0.239 | 325.1 |
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 50 | 141 | 8 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 0.191 | -644.0 |
| 1974 | LAA | AL | 43 | 94 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 40 | 0.117 | -842.5 |
| 1975 | LAA | AL | 28 | 70 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.229 | -205.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 354 | 287 | 1861 | 171 | 27 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CAL | C | 16 | 12 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CAL | C | 6 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CAL | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CAL | C | 14 | 12 | 72 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969 | CAL | C | 46 | 40 | 240 | 28 | 4 | 4 |
| 1970 | CAL | C | 79 | 63 | 367 | 31 | 5 | 4 |
| 1971 | CHA | C | 77 | 67 | 443 | 41 | 7 | 2 |
| 1971 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | CHA | C | 46 | 33 | 257 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | CAL | C | 41 | 35 | 249 | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| 1975 | CAL | C | 28 | 21 | 145 | 19 | 6 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 354 |
| First Base | 1 |