Tom Gulley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1926)
Tom Gulley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1926 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 4 seasons. In 26 career games, he hit .207 with 12 hits and 9 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 178 lb
- Died
- 11/24/1966 in St. Charles, AR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-08-24
- Last Game
- 1926-05-22
Full name: Thomas Jefferson Gulley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 58 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 4 | .207 | .303 | .345 | .648 | 0 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career OPS .648 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 8 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CHA | AL | 16 | 35 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 2 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 26 | 58 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 4 | .207 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (27 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 40 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 8 | .200 |
| Away | 11 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-05-22 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-17 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-05-09 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-08 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-05 | CHW | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926-05-03 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-01 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-04-27 | CHW | DET | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-04-21 | CHW | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-04-20 | CHW | CLE | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | Clinton | MS | 1921, 1922 |
Tom Gulley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tom Gulley debuted on August 24, 1923 and played a final game on May 22, 1926. The season rows list, in order, the Cleveland Indians (1923 through 1924) and the Chicago White Sox (1926). At 5-foot-11 and 178 pounds, Gulley is listed as an outfielder. Gulley hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 25, 1899, in Garner, NC, USA. Gulley died on November 24, 1966, in St. Charles, AR, USA. Gulley's full given name, per the bio, is Thomas Jefferson Gulley.
The batting record for Gulley: 26 games, 12 hits in 58 at bats, and a .207 average; the totals also include 9 RBI. Gulley got on base at a .303 rate and slugged .345 (.648 OPS). Measured against the leagues Gulley played in, the .207 career average compares with a .282 league average over the same seasons, 26.7% below the league. By OPS the gap is 11.9% below league average (.648 against .735). 1926 produced Gulley's most hits, 8 of them for the Chicago White Sox.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Gulley
- What years did Tom Gulley play?
- Tom Gulley played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1926.
- Was Tom Gulley a pitcher?
- No. Tom Gulley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tom Gulley hit?
- Tom Gulley hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Tom Gulley play for?
- Tom Gulley played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1923–1924) and the Chicago White Sox (1926).
- What were Tom Gulley's career stats?
- In 26 games, Tom Gulley had 12 hits, 9 RBI, and 10 runs, with a .207 batting average.
- What position did Tom Gulley play?
- Tom Gulley played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Gulley and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Gulley was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was Tom Gulley's career batting average?
- Tom Gulley batted .207 over his career, with 12 hits in 58 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Gulley have?
- Tom Gulley drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Gulley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Gulley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.