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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6.23 | - |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 51 | 36 | 42 | 23 | 6.75 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHA | P | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHA | P | 29 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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 |