Tommy McMillan
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1908-1912)
Tommy McMillan was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1912 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. In 297 career games, he hit .209 with 207 hits and 54 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
- 5'5" / 130 lb
- Died
- 7/15/1966 in Orlando, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1908-08-19
- Last Game
- 1912-10-05
Full name: Thomas Law McMillan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 991 | 73 | 207 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 54 | 45 | 81 | 86 | .209 | .273 | .238 | .512 | -2,666 |
Career AVG .209 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career SLG .238 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.
Career OPS .512 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | BRO | NL | 43 | 147 | 9 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | .238 | .240 (-1%) | .298 (-1%) | .306 (-16%) | .605 (-8%) | -135.9 |
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 108 | 373 | 18 | 79 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 20 | 33 | .212 | .244 (-13%) | .306 (-17%) | .312 (-18%) | .618 (-17%) | -946.0 |
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 23 | 74 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | .176 | .249 (-30%) | .317 (-25%) | .326 (-42%) | .644 (-34%) | -354.4 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 82 | 248 | 20 | 46 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 31 | 23 | .185 | .249 (-26%) | .317 (-11%) | .326 (-36%) | .644 (-24%) | -354.4 |
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 41 | 149 | 24 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 8 | .228 | .268 (-15%) | .335 (-10%) | .358 (-33%) | .694 (-22%) | -452.8 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 297 | 991 | 73 | 207 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 54 | 45 | 81 | 86 | .209 | — | — | — | — | -2,243 | ||
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 (299 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 138 | 447 | 38 | 97 | 0 | 28 | .217 |
| Away | 161 | 545 | 35 | 109 | 0 | 20 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-10-05 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-10-04 | NYY | MIN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-10-03 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-10-01 | NYY | PHA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-09-30 | NYY | PHA | L | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912-09-28 | NYY | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-09-28 | NYY | PHA | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-09-26 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-09-25 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-24 | NYY | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 14 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 280 | 231 | 526 | 841 | 124 | 93 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | BRO | OF | 14 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908 | BRO | SS | 29 | 28 | 52 | 86 | 20 | 10 |
| 1909 | BRO | 2B | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1909 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | BRO | SS | 105 | 102 | 190 | 310 | 47 | 32 |
| 1910 | BRO | SS | 23 | 22 | 48 | 66 | 13 | 7 |
| 1910 | CIN | SS | 82 | 79 | 162 | 270 | 34 | 32 |
| 1912 | NYA | SS | 41 | 0 | 74 | 109 | 10 | 12 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 280 |
| Center Field | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1905, 1906 |
Tommy McMillan: the record in brief
Tommy McMillan's major league career runs from a debut on August 19, 1908 to a final game on October 5, 1912. Club by club, the record runs the Brooklyn Superbas (1908 to 1910), the Cincinnati Reds (1910), and the New York Highlanders (1912). McMillan played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 18, 1888, in Pittston, PA, USA, McMillan was listed at 5-foot-5 and 130 pounds. The bio records the death on July 15, 1966, in Orlando, FL, USA. Tommy McMillan was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Law.
McMillan's career batting table shows 297 games, 991 at bats and 207 hits, a .209 average, along with 54 runs batted in and 45 stolen bases. McMillan got on base at a .273 rate and slugged .238 (.512 OPS). Over the seasons McMillan played, league hitters batted .251; the .209 career figure is 16.8% below that. The OPS comparison is .512 to a league .641, 20.2% below average. 1909 produced McMillan's most hits, 79 of them for the Brooklyn Superbas. McMillan drove in a season-high 24 runs in 1909.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy McMillan
- What years did Tommy McMillan play?
- Tommy McMillan played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1912.
- Was Tommy McMillan a pitcher?
- No. Tommy McMillan was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Tommy McMillan hit?
- Tommy McMillan hit 0 career home runs with 207 hits.
- What teams did Tommy McMillan play for?
- Tommy McMillan played for 3 teams: the Brooklyn Superbas (1908–1910), the Cincinnati Reds (1910), and the New York Highlanders (1912).
- What were Tommy McMillan's career stats?
- In 297 games, Tommy McMillan had 207 hits, 54 RBI, 73 runs, and 45 stolen bases, with a .209 batting average.
- What position did Tommy McMillan play?
- Tommy McMillan played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy McMillan and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy McMillan was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 130 pounds.
- What was Tommy McMillan's career batting average?
- Tommy McMillan batted .209 over his career, with 207 hits in 991 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy McMillan have?
- Tommy McMillan drove in 54 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy McMillan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy McMillan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.