Tommy McMillan
Born: 4/18/1888 in Pittston, PA, USA
Died: 7/15/1966 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-08-19 | Final Game: 1912-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 130 lbs
Full name: Thomas Law McMillan
Biography
Tommy McMillan was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who played in the Major Leagues from 1908 to 1912. Primarily a position player, McMillan's career spanned the early years of the 20th century, a time characterized by a transition in baseball from the deadball era to a more offensively focused approach. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 297 games, accumulating 207 hits, with a batting average of .209. His contributions to his teams included 54 RBIs and 45 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and ability to navigate the base paths, even as he struggled to maintain a high batting average.
Despite never hitting a home run, McMillan's style of play reflected the strategies of his time, emphasizing speed and defensive skills over power hitting. He was known for his versatility on the field, which allowed him to provide value to his teams in various capacities. Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, McMillan demonstrated the grit and determination that characterized many players of his era, leaving a lasting mark on the game before retiring in the early 1910s.
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 | 78 | 0.209 | 0.273 | 0.238 | 0.512 | -3069.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | BRO | NL | 43 | 147 | 9 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 0.238 | -136.4 |
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 108 | 373 | 18 | 79 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 0.212 | -1155.4 |
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 23 | 74 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.176 | -370.9 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 82 | 248 | 20 | 46 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 31 | 23 | 0.185 | -370.9 |
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 41 | 149 | 24 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0.228 | -497.1 |
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 | SS | 29 | 28 | 52 | 86 | 20 | 10 |
| 1908 | BRO | OF | 14 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 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
| 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 |