Thomas Gilmore

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875)

Thomas Gilmore was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1875 for the Washington Nationals. In 3 career games, he hit .250 with 3 hits.

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

AVG .250
HR 0
RBI 0
H 3
OPS .500
Position
Catcher
Born
1853 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died
11/18/1928 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut
1875-04-26
Last Game
1875-05-01

Career Batting Statistics

Thomas Gilmore β€” Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 12 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 .250 .250 .250 .500 0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons β€” near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons β€” near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons β€” 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS .500 vs. league average .571 across their career seasons β€” 12.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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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.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Thomas Gilmore β€” Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 2 0 3 3 3 0
OF 1 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Thomas Gilmore β€” Career Games by Position
Position Games
Catcher 2
Third Base 1
Right Field 1

Thomas Gilmore: the record in brief

According to the bio, Thomas Gilmore debuted on April 26, 1875 and played a final game on May 1, 1875. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Nationals, in 1875. Gilmore, born in 1853, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, is listed as a catcher. Gilmore's death is recorded on November 18, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, USA.

Gilmore collected 3 hits in 12 at bats across 3 games, good for a .250 batting average. The .250 career average is close to the .254 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .500 to a league .571, 12.4% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1875 with the Washington Nationals, 3 games, 12 at bats and 3 hits.

The position table credits Gilmore with 2 games at catcher and also lists 1 at third base and 1 at right field.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Gilmore

Was Thomas Gilmore a pitcher?
No. Thomas Gilmore was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Thomas Gilmore hit?
Thomas Gilmore hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
What teams did Thomas Gilmore play for?
Thomas Gilmore played for one team, the Washington Nationals (1875).
What were Thomas Gilmore's career stats?
In 3 games, Thomas Gilmore had 3 hits and 2 runs, with a .250 batting average.
What position did Thomas Gilmore play?
Thomas Gilmore played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
What was Thomas Gilmore's career batting average?
Thomas Gilmore batted .250 over his career, with 3 hits in 12 at bats.
Is Thomas Gilmore in the Hall of Fame?
No. Thomas Gilmore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.