Tom Gettinger
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1895)
Tom Gettinger was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1895 for the St. Louis Browns and the Louisville Colonels, a span of 7 seasons. In 125 career games, he hit .260 with 131 hits, 6 home runs, and 64 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/26/1943 in Pensacola, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-09-21
- Last Game
- 1895-09-25
Full name: Lewis Thomas Leyton Gettinger
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 503 | 61 | 131 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 64 | 14 | 30 | 16 | .260 | .306 | .372 | .678 | -827 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .372 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .678 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | SL4 | AA | 4 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .438 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 58 | 227 | 31 | 54 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 8 | 20 | 0 | .238 | .260 (-9%) | .336 (-10%) | .351 (avg) | .687 (-5%) | -222.5 |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 63 | 260 | 28 | 70 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 6 | 8 | 15 | .269 | .296 (-9%) | .361 (-18%) | .399 (-7%) | .761 (-12%) | -604.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 125 | 503 | 61 | 131 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 64 | 14 | 30 | 16 | .260 | — | — | — | — | -827 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7.11 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7.11 | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 59 |
| Center Field | 37 |
| Right Field | 29 |
Tom Gettinger: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tom Gettinger's first major league game on September 21, 1889; the last one listed came on September 25, 1895. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Browns (1889 to 1890) and the Louisville Colonels (1895). At 5'10" and 180 pounds, Gettinger is listed as an outfielder. Gettinger batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 11, 1868, in Frederick, MD, USA. Gettinger's death is recorded on July 26, 1943, in Pensacola, FL, USA. Tom Gettinger was the playing name; the full given name is Lewis Thomas Leyton.
The batting record for Gettinger: 125 games, 131 hits in 503 at bats, and a .260 average, plus 6 homers and 64 RBI. Gettinger got on base at a .306 rate and slugged .372 (.678 OPS). Against a .270 league average for those years, Gettinger's .260 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 70, in 1895. Gettinger drove in a season-high 32 runs in 1895.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Gettinger
- What years did Tom Gettinger play?
- Tom Gettinger played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1895.
- Was Tom Gettinger a pitcher?
- No. Tom Gettinger was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Tom Gettinger hit?
- Tom Gettinger hit 6 career home runs with 131 hits.
- What was Tom Gettinger's career batting average?
- Tom Gettinger batted .260 over his career, with 131 hits in 503 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Gettinger have?
- Tom Gettinger drove in 64 runs in his career.
- What was Tom Gettinger's career ERA?
- Tom Gettinger finished with a 7.11 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.