Tommy Layne

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2017)

Tommy Layne was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2017 for the San Diego Padres, the Boston Red Sox, and the New York Yankees, a span of 6 seasons. Across 216 career appearances, he went 8-5 with a 3.61 ERA and 137 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1723.4.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 8–5
ERA 3.61
WHIP 1.33
SO 137
Pitcher PIV 1723.4
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6'2" / 195 lb
Born
11/2/1984 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut
2012-08-14
Last Game
2017-06-10

Full name: Thomas Kevin Layne

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Career Pitching Statistics

Tommy Layne — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 5 216 0 0 0 4 149.2 127 60 8 72 137 3.61 1723.4

Career ERA 3.61 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 10.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Tommy Layne — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2012 SDN NL 2 0 26 0 0 0 2 16.2 9 6 3 25 3.24 4.01 (+19%) 1187.3
2013 SDN NL 0 2 14 0 0 0 0 8.2 10 2 5 6 2.08 — 0.0
2014 BOS AL 2 1 30 0 0 0 0 19.0 14 2 8 14 0.95 3.74 (+75%) 315.2
2015 BOS AL 2 1 64 0 0 0 1 47.2 41 21 27 45 3.97 3.96 (avg) 87.4
2016 BOS AL 0 1 34 0 0 0 0 28.2 27 12 14 25 3.77 4.19 (+10%) 551.0
2016 NYA AL 2 0 29 0 0 0 1 16.0 10 6 7 13 3.38 4.19 (+19%) -257.7
2017 NYA AL 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 13.0 16 11 8 9 7.62 4.36 (-75%) -159.9
Career · 7 seasons 8 5 216 0 0 0 4 149.2 127 60 72 137 3.61 — 1,723

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 Batting Statistics

Tommy Layne — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
216 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Tommy Layne — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2012 SDN NL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 SDN NL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 BOS AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 BOS AL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 BOS AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 NYA AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 NYA AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 7 seasons 216 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Tommy Layne — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home10500000—
Away11100000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Tommy Layne — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home10573.2813235743.91
Away11176.0462837633.32

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Tommy Layne — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2017-06-10 NYYBAL — 1.0111100
2017-06-06 NYYBOS — 0.0000100
2017-05-31 NYYBAL — 0.1000000
2017-05-30 NYYBAL — 0.1000100
2017-05-28 NYYOAK — 0.1000000
2017-05-20 NYYTBR — 1.1233100
2017-05-17 NYYKCR — 0.1000000
2017-05-14 NYYHOU — 1.2000020
2017-05-08 NYYCIN — 1.0100000
2017-05-06 NYYCHC — 0.2333100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Tommy Layne — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 216 0 17 21 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Tommy Layne — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 SDN P 26 0 1 1 2 0
2013 SDN P 14 0 0 1 0 0
2014 BOS P 30 0 3 2 0 1
2015 BOS P 64 0 5 7 0 0
2016 BOS P 34 0 3 5 1 1
2016 NYA P 29 0 4 3 0 0
2017 NYA P 19 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Tommy Layne — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 216

Salary History

Tommy Layne's recorded salaries total $1,612,050 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Layne's career ran from 2012 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2012 and 2014.

Tommy Layne — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2016 BOS AL $563,750
2015 BOS AL $557,000
2013 SDN NL $491,300
Total recorded salary (partial) $1,612,050

Tommy Layne: the record in brief

Between the debut on August 14, 2012 and the final game on June 10, 2017, Tommy Layne built the record summarized on this page. By club, Layne's seasons break down as the San Diego Padres (2012 through 2013), the Boston Red Sox (2014 to 2016), and the New York Yankees (2016 through 2017). Born on November 2, 1984, in St. Louis, MO, USA, Layne is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds. Tommy Layne was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Kevin.

Across 216 games (0 starts), Layne recorded 8 wins against 5 losses with a 3.61 ERA. The totals include 137 strikeouts. The leagues Layne pitched in allowed 4.02 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 10.3% better than average. In 2016, one of the busiest seasons, Layne posted a 3.77 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.19. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Layne's career adds up to 1,723.4.

Every defensive appearance on record for Layne, 216 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Layne with 17 putouts, 21 assists and 3 errors on the mound.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Layne

What years did Tommy Layne play?
Tommy Layne played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2017.
Was Tommy Layne a pitcher?
Yes. Tommy Layne pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 137 strikeouts.
What teams did Tommy Layne play for?
Tommy Layne played for 3 teams: the San Diego Padres (2012–2013), the Boston Red Sox (2014–2016), and the New York Yankees (2016–2017).
What were Tommy Layne's career stats?
In 216 games, Tommy Layne went 8-5 with a 3.61 ERA, 137 strikeouts, 149.2 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
How much did Tommy Layne earn in his career?
Tommy Layne's recorded salaries total $1,612,050 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Layne's career ran from 2012 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2012 and 2014.
What was Tommy Layne's salary?
Tommy Layne's last recorded salary was $563,750, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $563,750, in 2016, and his lowest was $491,300, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2013 to 2016.
What position did Tommy Layne play?
Tommy Layne played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Tommy Layne and how much did he weigh?
Tommy Layne was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
What was Tommy Layne's career ERA?
Tommy Layne finished with a 3.61 career ERA, going 8-5 with 137 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Tommy Layne have?
Tommy Layne recorded 137 career strikeouts.
Is Tommy Layne in the Hall of Fame?
No. Tommy Layne has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.