Tommy Manzella, baseball player, 2009-2010

Tommy Manzella

Born: 4/16/1983 in Chalmette, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-09-08 | Final Game: 2010-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Thomas Samuel Manzella

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Biography

Tommy Manzella was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010. Primarily serving as a position player, Manzella made his mark during a transitional period in the sport characterized by the increasing emphasis on analytics and defensive prowess. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 90 games, where he recorded 59 hits, including one home run, and drove in 21 runs, finishing with a batting average of .224. Known for his defensive skills, Manzella played primarily as a shortstop, contributing to his teams' defensive strategies during a time when fielding efficiency became increasingly valued. Despite facing challenges at the plate, he demonstrated the ability to contribute to a team's success through reliable fielding and situational hitting. His career, while not extensive, reflected the competitive nature of the MLB and the ongoing evolution of player roles within the game. Tommy Manzella retired after the 2010 season, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the complexities of a rapidly changing baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 263 17 59 7 0 1 21 0 13 75 0.224 0.266 0.262 0.528 -1291.1

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.528 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

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
2009 HOU NL 7 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2010 HOU NL 83 258 17 58 7 0 1 21 0 13 71 0.225 .257 (-13%) .325 (-18%) .402 (-35%) .728 (-27%) -1291.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 84 76 122 210 9 42

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 HOU SS 2 1 1 3 0 1
2010 HOU SS 82 75 121 207 9 41

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 84

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 HOU NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $400,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tulane University New Orleans LA 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005