Tom Fitzsimmons
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919)
Tom Fitzsimmons was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1919 for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 4 career games, he hit .000.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 12/20/1971 in Oakland, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-06-12
- Last Game
- 1919-06-25
Full name: Thomas William Fitzsimmons
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .200 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 70.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-06-25 | BRO | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1919-06-24 | BRO | NY1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-24 | BRO | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-06-12 | BRO | PIT | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912 |
Tom Fitzsimmons: the record in brief
Tom Fitzsimmons played a first major league game on June 12, 1919 and a last one on June 25, 1919. Fitzsimmons's only club in the season tables is the Brooklyn Robins. At 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds, Fitzsimmons is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Fitzsimmons both batted and threw right-handed. Fitzsimmons was born on April 6, 1890, in Oakland, CA, USA. Fitzsimmons's death is recorded on December 20, 1971, in Oakland, CA, USA. The given name on file is Thomas William Fitzsimmons.
Across 4 games at the plate, Fitzsimmons's career line reads 0 hits in 4 at bats for a .000 average. Set against a .262 league average for the same years, Fitzsimmons's .000 average sits 100.0% below it. The OPS comparison is .200 to a league .671, 70.2% below average. Fitzsimmons's lone season row is 1919 with the Brooklyn Robins: 4 games, 0 hits in 4 at bats.
Before the majors, Fitzsimmons played college baseball at St. Mary's College of California (1909, 1910, 1911, and 1912).
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Fitzsimmons
- Was Tom Fitzsimmons a pitcher?
- No. Tom Fitzsimmons was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tom Fitzsimmons hit?
- Tom Fitzsimmons hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Tom Fitzsimmons play for?
- Tom Fitzsimmons played for one team, the Brooklyn Robins (1919).
- What were Tom Fitzsimmons's career stats?
- In 4 games, Tom Fitzsimmons had 1 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Tom Fitzsimmons play?
- Tom Fitzsimmons played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Fitzsimmons and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Fitzsimmons was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Tom Fitzsimmons's career batting average?
- Tom Fitzsimmons batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- Is Tom Fitzsimmons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Fitzsimmons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.