Tommy Manzella
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2010)
Tommy Manzella was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010 for the Houston Astros, a span of 2 seasons. In 90 career games, he hit .224 with 59 hits, 1 home runs, and 21 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-09-08
- Last Game
- 2010-10-03
Full name: Thomas Samuel Manzella
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 | .224 | .266 | .262 | .528 | -1,119 |
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 .528 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 28.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 83 | 258 | 17 | 58 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 71 | .225 | .257 (-13%) | .325 (-18%) | .402 (-35%) | .728 (-27%) | -1119.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 90 | 263 | 17 | 59 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 75 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -1,119 | ||
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 (90 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 125 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 7 | .216 |
| Away | 46 | 138 | 12 | 32 | 0 | 14 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-03 | HOU | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-30 | HOU | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-25 | HOU | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-09-21 | HOU | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-20 | HOU | WAS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-19 | HOU | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-13 | HOU | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010-09-12 | HOU | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-09 | HOU | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-09-08 | HOU | CHC | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Manzella
- What years did Tommy Manzella play?
- Tommy Manzella played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010.
- Was Tommy Manzella a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Manzella was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Tommy Manzella hit?
- Tommy Manzella hit 1 career home runs with 59 hits.
- What was Tommy Manzella's career batting average?
- Tommy Manzella batted .224 over his career, with 59 hits in 263 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Manzella have?
- Tommy Manzella drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Manzella in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Manzella has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.