Tom Fitzsimmons
Born: 4/6/1890 in Oakland, CA, USA
Died: 12/20/1971 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-06-12 | Final Game: 1919-06-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas William Fitzsimmons
Biography
Tom Fitzsimmons was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1919. His career spanned a mere two weeks, during which he participated in four games as a position player. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, Fitzsimmons' brief stint in the majors places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Fitzsimmons' career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players of his era, as he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His time in the league was short-lived, and he did not register any stolen bases during his time on the diamond. While his performance may not have been highlighted in the annals of baseball history, Fitzsimmons remains a part of the collective memory of the game, symbolizing the fleeting nature of opportunity in professional sports. Despite the brevity of his career, he is a reminder of the many players who sought to make their mark in the evolving landscape of baseball during the post-Deadball era.
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 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | BRO | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |