Tom Kearns
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1880-1884)
Tom Kearns was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1880 to 1884 for the Buffalo Bisons and the Detroit Wolverines, a span of 5 seasons. In 27 career games, he hit .202 with 20 hits and 8 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/7/1938 in Buffalo, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1880-08-26
- Last Game
- 1884-10-14
Full name: Thomas J. Kearns
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 99 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .202 | .218 | .242 | .460 | -269 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.
Career OBP .218 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.
Career OPS .460 vs. league average .603 across their career seasons — 23.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | BFN | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | DTN | NL | 4 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | DTN | NL | 21 | 79 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .203 | .243 (-17%) | .278 (-20%) | .327 (-30%) | .606 (-26%) | -268.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 27 | 99 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -269 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | Rochester | NY | 1880 |
Tom Kearns: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 26, 1880 and the final game on October 14, 1884, Tom Kearns built the record summarized on this page. By club, Kearns's seasons break down as the Buffalo Bisons (1880) and the Detroit Wolverines (1882 to 1884). Kearns played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 9, 1860, in Rochester, NY, USA and a listed size of 5'7" and 160 pounds. Kearns's death is recorded on December 7, 1938, in Buffalo, NY, USA. The given name on file is Thomas J. Kearns.
Across 27 games at the plate, Kearns's career line reads 20 hits in 99 at bats for a .202 average; the totals also include 8 RBI. Kearns got on base at a .218 rate and slugged .242 (.460 OPS). Over the seasons Kearns played, league hitters batted .245; the .202 career figure is 17.4% below that. No season topped the 16 hits of 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .203 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Kearns
- What years did Tom Kearns play?
- Tom Kearns played in Major League Baseball from 1880 to 1884.
- Was Tom Kearns a pitcher?
- No. Tom Kearns was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tom Kearns hit?
- Tom Kearns hit 0 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What was Tom Kearns's career batting average?
- Tom Kearns batted .202 over his career, with 20 hits in 99 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Kearns have?
- Tom Kearns drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Kearns in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Kearns has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.