Tommy Griffith, baseball player, 1913-1925

Tommy Griffith

Born: 10/26/1889 in Prospect, OH, USA

Died: 4/13/1967 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-19 | Final Game: 1925-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas Herman Griffith

Biography

Tommy Griffith, born in 1889, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1913 until 1925. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,401 games, establishing himself as a reliable hitter with a career batting average of .280. Griffith recorded 1,383 hits, including 52 home runs and 619 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, he displayed speed on the basepaths with 70 stolen bases, reflecting the dynamic style of play that characterized baseball during the early 20th century. Griffith's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to the modern game. His consistent performance and offensive prowess made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, as he navigated the evolving strategies and competitive landscape of the sport. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field have solidified his legacy as a skilled player in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1401 4947 589 1383 208 72 52 619 70 351 262 0.280 0.328 0.382 0.711 1917.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 21 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 2 0.190

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1920 WS BRO 7 21 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 2 0.190

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1333 0 2164 189 108 36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Center Field 5
Right Field 1319