Tommy Irwin
Born: 12/20/1912 in Altoona, PA, USA
Died: 4/25/1996 in Altoona, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-10-01 | Final Game: 1938-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Thomas Andrew Irwin
Biography
Tommy Irwin was a professional baseball player born in 1912, whose career spanned a brief yet notable period in the late 1930s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, making his debut on October 1, 1938, and concluding his career just a day later on October 2, 1938. Over the course of his short stint in the major leagues, Irwin appeared in three games and recorded one hit. His batting average stood at .111, and he did not register any home runs or runs batted in, with a total of zero stolen bases to his name.
Irwin's career unfolded in an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the high-scoring environments of the 1920s to the more competitive and pitching-dominated games of the late 1930s. Although his time in the majors was limited, Irwin's participation contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the countless players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment. His brief appearance in the big leagues serves as a reminder of the many stories and journeys that make up the narrative of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.333 | 0.111 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | CLE | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1934, 1935 |