Tom Evans
Born: 7/9/1974 in Kirkland, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-09-02 | Final Game: 2000-05-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Thomas John Evans
Biography
Tom Evans was a professional baseball player born in 1974, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2000. Over his career, he appeared in 42 games, making a modest yet notable contribution to his teams. Evans recorded 26 hits, which included one home run and drove in a total of 7 runs, finishing with a batting average of .255. His gameplay did not feature stolen bases, indicating a more traditional style focused on contact hitting rather than speed on the bases.
Evans' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing power of hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. Although his tenure in the majors was relatively brief, his achievements reflect the challenges faced by players during this era, as they navigated the complexities of competition at the highest level. Despite having a limited number of games played, Evans remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 102 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 25 | 0.255 | 0.347 | 0.343 | 0.691 | -11.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 12 | 38 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.289 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 23 | 54 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 0.278 | -11.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 40 | 30 | 26 | 65 | 9 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TOR | 3B | 12 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | TOR | 3B | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | 3B | 21 | 17 | 12 | 38 | 5 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 40 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TEX | AL | $220,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $220,000 | ||