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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 37 | 127 | 16 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 0.252 | -150.8 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 16 | 48 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.104 | -459.1 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 160 | 583 | 59 | 179 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 85 | 6 | 41 | 34 | 0.307 | 2118.3 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 155 | 595 | 50 | 158 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 61 | 16 | 36 | 37 | 0.266 | 158.2 |
| 1917 | CIN | NL | 115 | 363 | 45 | 98 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 45 | 5 | 19 | 23 | 0.270 | 253.9 |
| 1918 | CIN | NL | 118 | 427 | 47 | 113 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 48 | 10 | 39 | 30 | 0.265 | 102.3 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 125 | 484 | 65 | 136 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 57 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 0.281 | 126.3 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 93 | 334 | 41 | 87 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 0.260 | -790.9 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 129 | 455 | 66 | 142 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 71 | 3 | 36 | 13 | 0.312 | 932.9 |
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 99 | 329 | 44 | 104 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 49 | 7 | 23 | 10 | 0.316 | 481.1 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 131 | 481 | 70 | 141 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 66 | 8 | 50 | 19 | 0.293 | 616.0 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 140 | 482 | 43 | 121 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 67 | 0 | 34 | 19 | 0.251 | -1554.7 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 76 | 235 | 38 | 67 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 0.285 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | OF | 35 | 0 | 55 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| 1914 | BSN | OF | 14 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 1915 | CIN | OF | 160 | 0 | 225 | 11 | 12 | 1 |
| 1916 | CIN | OF | 155 | 0 | 238 | 28 | 9 | 5 |
| 1917 | CIN | OF | 100 | 0 | 165 | 19 | 5 | 3 |
| 1918 | CIN | OF | 118 | 0 | 201 | 18 | 7 | 3 |
| 1919 | BRO | OF | 125 | 0 | 210 | 20 | 11 | 3 |
| 1920 | BRO | OF | 92 | 0 | 132 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1921 | BRO | OF | 124 | 0 | 215 | 27 | 7 | 5 |
| 1922 | BRO | OF | 82 | 0 | 167 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| 1923 | BRO | OF | 127 | 0 | 215 | 14 | 18 | 4 |
| 1924 | BRO | OF | 139 | 0 | 210 | 9 | 8 | 3 |
| 1925 | BRO | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CHN | OF | 60 | 0 | 109 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1319 |