Tommy Fine
Born: 10/10/1914 in Cleburne, TX, USA
Died: 1/10/2005 in Little Elm, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-04-26 | Final Game: 1950-06-28
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Thomas Morgan Fine
Biography
Tommy Fine was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1950. Born in 1914, Fine's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, just after World War II, when the sport began to integrate and the competitive landscape was rapidly evolving. He made his debut on April 26, 1947, and concluded his MLB tenure on June 28, 1950.
During his career, Fine recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 6.81 across his appearances. Over the course of his time in the league, he struck out 16 batters, though he did not register any saves. While Fine's statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, he was part of a dynamic period in baseball, contributing to the game during a time of significant change and growth. His journey reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges of post-war baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 72.7 | 94 | 55 | 6 | 44 | 16 | 6.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 10 | 5.50 | 252.3 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 53 | 33 | 25 | 6 | 8.10 | -1913.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.333 | 0.391 | 0.429 | 0.820 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 16 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BOS | P | 9 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950 | SLA | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1937, 1938, 1939 |