Tom Leahy
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1897-1905)
Tom Leahy was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1905 for 5 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 9 seasons. In 131 career games, he hit .256 with 105 hits and 42 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 39.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 168 lb
- Died
- 6/11/1951 in New Haven, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1897-05-18
- Last Game
- 1905-10-07
Full name: Thomas Joseph Leahy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 410 | 54 | 105 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 42 | 18 | 44 | 50 | .256 | .348 | .337 | .685 | 39 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .348 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.
Career SLG .337 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .685 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | PIT | NL | 24 | 92 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 10 | .261 | .291 (-11%) | .354 (-10%) | .387 (-7%) | .741 (-8%) | -144.1 |
| 1897 | WAS | NL | 19 | 52 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | .385 | .291 (+32%) | .354 (+49%) | .387 (+19%) | .741 (+34%) | -144.1 |
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 15 | 55 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | .182 | .270 (-33%) | .333 (-11%) | .347 (-37%) | .680 (-24%) | -180.9 |
| 1901 | MLA | AL | 33 | 99 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 5 | .242 | .271 (-11%) | .326 (+6%) | .359 (-5%) | .686 (+1%) | 53.9 |
| 1901 | PHA | AL | 5 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 53.9 |
| 1905 | SLN | NL | 35 | 97 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .227 | .248 (-9%) | .307 (-7%) | .322 (-7%) | .629 (-7%) | -108.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 131 | 410 | 54 | 105 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 42 | 18 | 44 | 50 | .256 | — | — | — | — | -469 | ||
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
View full game log (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 143 | 20 | 36 | 0 | 11 | .252 |
| Away | 42 | 123 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 9 | .203 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-10-07 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | STL | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-01 | STL | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-30 | STL | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-29 | STL | NY1 | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-18 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1905-09-08 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-05 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-31 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1905-08-31 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 14 | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| 3B | 23 | 0 | 26 | 43 | 11 | 2 |
| C | 65 | 28 | 203 | 72 | 17 | 6 |
| OF | 27 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 1897 | PIT | C | 6 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | PIT | OF | 13 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1897 | WAS | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1897 | WAS | 3B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | WAS | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1897 | WAS | OF | 10 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1898 | WAS | 2B | 3 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1898 | WAS | 3B | 12 | 0 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| 1901 | MLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1901 | MLA | C | 28 | 0 | 93 | 35 | 8 | 4 |
| 1901 | MLA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | PHA | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | PHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | PHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | SLN | C | 29 | 28 | 91 | 31 | 7 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 65 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 23 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1893 |
Tom Leahy: the record in brief
Tom Leahy played a first major league game on May 18, 1897 and a last one on October 7, 1905. Leahy played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1897), the Washington Senators (1897 through 1898), the Milwaukee Brewers (1901), the Philadelphia Athletics (1901), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1905). Leahy, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Leahy is listed at 5 feet, 7 inches and 168 pounds. The birth record reads June 2, 1869, in New Haven, CT, USA. Leahy died on June 11, 1951, in New Haven, CT, USA. The given name on file is Thomas Joseph Leahy.
The batting record for Leahy: 131 games, 105 hits in 410 at bats, and a .256 average; the totals also include 42 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .348 and .337 give Leahy a career OPS of .685. Leahy hit .256 while the league hit .269 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season topped the 24 hits of 1897. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .261 in 1897, did not top the league's .291.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Leahy
- What years did Tom Leahy play?
- Tom Leahy played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1905.
- Was Tom Leahy a pitcher?
- No. Tom Leahy was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tom Leahy hit?
- Tom Leahy hit 0 career home runs with 105 hits.
- What teams did Tom Leahy play for?
- Tom Leahy played for 5 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1897), the Washington Senators (1897–1898), the Milwaukee Brewers (1901), the Philadelphia Athletics (1901), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1905).
- What were Tom Leahy's career stats?
- In 131 games, Tom Leahy had 105 hits, 42 RBI, 54 runs, and 18 stolen bases, with a .256 batting average.
- What position did Tom Leahy play?
- Tom Leahy played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Leahy and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Leahy was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Tom Leahy's career batting average?
- Tom Leahy batted .256 over his career, with 105 hits in 410 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Leahy have?
- Tom Leahy drove in 42 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Leahy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Leahy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.