Tom Hutton
Born: 4/20/1946 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-09-16 | Final Game: 1981-09-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Thomas George Hutton
Biography
Tom Hutton, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1966 to 1981. Primarily recognized as a position player, Hutton played in 952 games across Major League Baseball, showcasing his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he recorded 410 hits, 22 home runs, and 186 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .248. Additionally, Hutton demonstrated speed on the bases, amassing 15 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Hutton's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Known for his solid defensive skills and reliable contact hitting, Hutton contributed to various teams, adding depth to their lineups. While he may not have been a superstar, his consistent performance and ability to play multiple positions made him a valuable asset in the dugout and an enduring figure in the sport's rich history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 952 | 1655 | 196 | 410 | 63 | 7 | 22 | 186 | 15 | 234 | 140 | 0.248 | 0.339 | 0.334 | 0.673 | 193.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 16 | 48 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.271 | -64.7 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 134 | 381 | 40 | 99 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 56 | 24 | 0.260 | 554.0 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 106 | 247 | 31 | 65 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 3 | 32 | 31 | 0.263 | 144.7 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 96 | 208 | 32 | 50 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 2 | 30 | 13 | 0.240 | -21.9 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 113 | 165 | 24 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 27 | 10 | 0.248 | 45.8 |
| 1976 | PHI | NL | 95 | 124 | 15 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 11 | 0.202 | -81.9 |
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 107 | 81 | 12 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 0.309 | 224.0 |
| 1978 | WSN | NL | 39 | 59 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0.203 | -147.8 |
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 64 | 173 | 19 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 0.254 | -147.8 |
| 1979 | WSN | NL | 86 | 83 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0.253 | -94.2 |
| 1980 | WSN | NL | 62 | 55 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.218 | -264.2 |
| 1981 | WSN | NL | 31 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | NLCS | PHI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1976 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 499 | 214 | 2441 | 207 | 12 | 233 |
| OF | 178 | 140 | 261 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | LAN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | LAN | 1B | 16 | 13 | 130 | 19 | 1 | 9 |
| 1972 | PHI | 1B | 87 | 51 | 555 | 36 | 5 | 46 |
| 1972 | PHI | OF | 48 | 45 | 93 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | PHI | 1B | 71 | 56 | 527 | 43 | 1 | 61 |
| 1974 | PHI | 1B | 39 | 25 | 235 | 15 | 1 | 25 |
| 1974 | PHI | OF | 33 | 31 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | 1B | 71 | 27 | 307 | 32 | 2 | 37 |
| 1975 | PHI | OF | 12 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | PHI | 1B | 72 | 29 | 292 | 28 | 0 | 25 |
| 1976 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | PHI | 1B | 73 | 1 | 135 | 15 | 1 | 11 |
| 1977 | PHI | OF | 9 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | MON | 1B | 17 | 8 | 101 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 1978 | MON | OF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | TOR | 1B | 9 | 1 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1978 | TOR | OF | 55 | 48 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | MON | 1B | 25 | 2 | 78 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| 1979 | MON | OF | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MON | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MON | 1B | 7 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1980 | MON | OF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | MON | 1B | 9 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 | MON | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 499 |
| Left Field | 85 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 91 |