Thomas Healy
Born: 10/30/1895 in Altoona, PA, USA
Died: 1/15/1974 in Lakewood, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-07-13 | Final Game: 1916-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Thomas Fitzgerald Healy
Biography
Thomas Healy was a professional baseball player born in 1895, whose career spanned from 1915 to 1916. He played primarily as a position player during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern approach. Over the course of his brief career, Healy appeared in 29 games, where he recorded 23 hits and drove in 7 runs, finishing with a batting average of .23. He also showcased some speed on the bases, accumulating 1 stolen base.
Despite not hitting any home runs, Healy contributed to his teams with solid contact hitting, reflecting the style of play typical of his era. While his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his participation during a significant period in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's development. His career, though modest in statistical output, illustrates the challenges and dynamics faced by players during the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 100 | 15 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0.230 | 0.312 | 0.270 | 0.583 | -151.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 23 | 77 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.221 | -151.3 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 6 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 23 | 0 | 35 | 53 | 6 | 5 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | 3B | 17 | 0 | 29 | 41 | 5 | 4 |
| 1915 | PHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | 3B | 6 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 23 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 1914, 1915 |