Tommy Fine
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1947-1950)
Tommy Fine was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1950 for the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 4 seasons. Across 23 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 6.81 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 1/10/2005 in Little Elm, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1947-04-26
- Last Game
- 1950-06-28
Full name: Thomas Morgan Fine
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 10 | 5.50 | 3.97 (-38%) | 149.2 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.2 | 53 | 33 | 25 | 6 | 8.10 | 4.36 (-86%) | -1898.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 3 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 72.2 | 94 | 55 | 44 | 16 | 6.81 | — | -1,749 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .333 | .391 | .429 | .820 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +26.3% above league average.
Career OBP .391 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.
Career SLG .429 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.
Career OPS .820 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 16 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .111 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 45.1 | 64 | 44 | 29 | 6 | 8.74 |
| Away | 8 | 27.1 | 30 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 4.61 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-06-28 | SLA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-25 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-24 | SLA | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950-06-18 | SLA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-15 | SLA | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-07 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-04 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950-05-29 | SLA | CHW | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-05-25 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-05-24 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-06-28 | SLA | CLE | — | 0.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-24 | SLA | BOS | — | 6.1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1950-06-18 | SLA | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-15 | SLA | MIN | — | 2.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950-06-07 | SLA | BOS | — | 1.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950-06-04 | SLA | PHA | — | 5.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1950-05-29 | SLA | CHW | — | 3.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-05-25 | SLA | BOS | — | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-05-21 | SLA | PHA | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-05-16 | SLA | NYY | — | 1.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1937, 1938, 1939 |
Tommy Fine: the record in brief
Tommy Fine's major league career runs from a debut on April 26, 1947 to a final game on June 28, 1950. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1947) and the St. Louis Browns (1950). Fine, born on October 10, 1914, in Cleburne, TX, USA, is listed as a pitcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Size on record: 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Fine's death is recorded on January 10, 2005, in Little Elm, TX, USA. Fine's full given name, per the bio, is Thomas Morgan Fine.
Across 23 games (7 starts), Fine recorded 1 win against 3 losses with a 6.81 ERA. The totals include 16 strikeouts. Against a 4.15 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.81 mark was 64.2% worse. In 1947, one of the busiest seasons, Fine posted a 5.50 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.97.
The position breakdown shows 23 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 5 putouts and 18 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Fine
- What years did Tommy Fine play?
- Tommy Fine played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1950.
- Was Tommy Fine a pitcher?
- Yes. Tommy Fine pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 16 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tommy Fine hit?
- Tommy Fine hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Fine play for?
- Tommy Fine played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1947) and the St. Louis Browns (1950).
- What were Tommy Fine's career stats?
- In 23 games, Tommy Fine went 1-3 with a 6.81 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and 72.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Tommy Fine play?
- Tommy Fine played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Fine and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Fine was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Tommy Fine's career ERA?
- Tommy Fine finished with a 6.81 career ERA, going 1-3 with 16 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tommy Fine have?
- Tommy Fine recorded 16 career strikeouts.
- Is Tommy Fine in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Fine has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.