Tom Fordham, baseball player, 1997-1998

Tom Fordham

Born: 2/20/1974 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-19 | Final Game: 1998-08-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Fordham

Biography

Tom Fordham was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1998. Born in 1974, Fordham's career spanned a brief but impactful period during a time when the league was experiencing a surge in offensive production, often referred to as the "steroid era." Throughout his time in the majors, he showcased his skills primarily as a relief pitcher, contributing to his teams with a competitive spirit and a desire to improve on the mound. Over his career, Fordham recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.61, reflecting the challenges he faced during his time in the league. He struck out a total of 33 batters but did not record any saves, indicating that he often came into games in high-pressure situations. Despite his limited statistics, Fordham's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 36 6 0 0 0 65.3 68 48 9 52 33 6.61 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 36 6 3 13 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 36

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 CHA AL $175,000
Total Career Earnings $175,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grossmont College El Cajon CA 1993