Tom Makowski
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975)
Tom Makowski was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1975 for the Detroit Tigers. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.82 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
- 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
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-05-01
- Last Game
- 1975-05-23
Full name: Thomas Anthony Makowski
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4.82 | 3.71 (-30%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4.82 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2.45 |
| Away | 2 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6.35 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-05-23 | DET | CHW | — | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-13 | DET | KCR | — | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975-05-01 | DET | MIL | — | 3.1 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo State College | Buffalo | NY | 1968, 1970 |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo | NY | 1966, 1967 |
Tom Makowski: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tom Makowski's first major league game on May 1, 1975; the last one listed came on May 23, 1975. Every season row on the page belongs to the Detroit Tigers, in 1975. Makowski, born on December 22, 1950, in Buffalo, NY, USA, is listed as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The bio gives 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Tom Makowski was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Anthony.
Across 3 games (0 starts), Makowski recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 4.82 ERA. The totals include 3 strikeouts. The league ERA over Makowski's seasons was 3.71, so the 4.82 figure ran 29.9% worse than average. Makowski's only pitching season is 1975: 3 games, 3 strikeouts.
The college table lists Buffalo State College in 1968 and 1970.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Makowski
- Was Tom Makowski a pitcher?
- Yes. Tom Makowski pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- What was Tom Makowski's career ERA?
- Tom Makowski finished with a 4.82 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tom Makowski have?
- Tom Makowski recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Tom Makowski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Makowski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Tom Makowski play for?
- Tom Makowski played for the Detroit Tigers.