Tom Lundstedt
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1975)
Tom Lundstedt was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1975 for the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 3 seasons. In 44 career games, he hit .092 with 6 hits and 1 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-08-31
- Last Game
- 1975-09-28
Full name: Thomas Robert Lundstedt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 65 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 13 | .092 | .203 | .092 | .295 | 0 |
Career AVG .092 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.
Career OBP .203 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.
Career SLG .092 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 75.3% below league average.
Career OPS .295 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — 57.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | CHN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHN | NL | 22 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .094 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 18 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .107 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 44 | 65 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 13 | .092 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .088 |
| Away | 22 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .097 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-28 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-12 | MIN | OAK | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1975-09-12 | MIN | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-08-05 | MIN | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-08-03 | MIN | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-07-27 | MIN | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975-07-23 | MIN | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-07-21 | MIN | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-07-20 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-07-18 | MIN | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 40 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1969, 1970 |
Tom Lundstedt: the record in brief
August 31, 1973 and September 28, 1975 bracket Tom Lundstedt's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Lundstedt played for the Chicago Cubs (1973 to 1974) and the Minnesota Twins (1975). Lundstedt, born on April 10, 1949, in Davenport, IA, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 4 inches and 195 pounds. On the record, Tom Lundstedt was born Thomas Robert Lundstedt.
In 44 games and 65 at bats, Lundstedt batted .092 with 6 hits, adding 1 RBI. Reaching base at a .203 clip and slugging .092, Lundstedt finished with a .295 OPS. Over the seasons Lundstedt played, league hitters batted .257; the .092 career figure is 64.1% below that. In OPS terms, Lundstedt's .295 stands 57.8% below the league's .700. No season topped the 3 hits of 1974. The best average in the busiest seasons was .107, in 1975.
Most of Lundstedt's defensive work, 40 games, came at catcher; the rest of the position table shows designated hitter (2). Fielding behind the plate produced 126 putouts and 8 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Lundstedt
- What years did Tom Lundstedt play?
- Tom Lundstedt played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1975.
- Was Tom Lundstedt a pitcher?
- No. Tom Lundstedt was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tom Lundstedt hit?
- Tom Lundstedt hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Tom Lundstedt play for?
- Tom Lundstedt played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1973–1974) and the Minnesota Twins (1975).
- What were Tom Lundstedt's career stats?
- In 44 games, Tom Lundstedt had 6 hits, 1 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .092 batting average.
- What position did Tom Lundstedt play?
- Tom Lundstedt played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Lundstedt and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Lundstedt was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Tom Lundstedt's career batting average?
- Tom Lundstedt batted .092 over his career, with 6 hits in 65 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Lundstedt have?
- Tom Lundstedt drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Lundstedt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Lundstedt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.