Tom Gee
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Tom Gee was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Lincoln Giants and the Newark Stars. In 52 career games, he hit .264 with 38 hits, 2 home runs, and 18 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 152 lb
- Died
- 8/15/1984 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full name: Thomas Henry Gee
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 144 | 11 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 2 | .264 | .346 | .326 | .672 | -185 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career OBP .346 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .326 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career OPS .672 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | NLG | ECL | 31 | 83 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | .277 | .288 (-4%) | .349 (+1%) | .407 (-32%) | .756 (-16%) | -184.8 |
| 1926 | NS | ECL | 9 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NLG | ECL | 12 | 31 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | .323 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 52 | 144 | 11 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 2 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -185 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 43 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Tom Gee: the record in brief
The season rows for Tom Gee begin in 1925. Gee played for the New York Lincoln Giants (1925 to 1926) and the Newark Stars (1926). Born on February 9, 1900, in Cleburne, TX, USA, Gee is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 10 inches and 152 pounds. Gee died on August 15, 1984, in Phoenix, AZ, USA. The bio lists the given name Thomas Henry.
Across 52 games at the plate, Gee's career line reads 38 hits in 144 at bats for a .264 average, adding 2 homers and 18 RBI. Gee got on base at a .346 rate and slugged .326 (.672 OPS). Gee's .264 average ran 7.1% below the .284 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 23, in 1925. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .277 in 1925, did not top the league's .288.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Gee
- Was Tom Gee a pitcher?
- No. Tom Gee was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tom Gee hit?
- Tom Gee hit 2 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What was Tom Gee's career batting average?
- Tom Gee batted .264 over his career, with 38 hits in 144 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Gee have?
- Tom Gee drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Gee in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Gee has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Tom Gee play for?
- Tom Gee played for the New York Lincoln Giants and the Newark Stars.