Tommy Medica
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2014)
Tommy Medica was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 121 career games, he hit .246 with 76 hits, 12 home runs, and 37 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 139.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-09-11
- Last Game
- 2014-09-28
Full name: Thomas Anthony Medica
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 309 | 40 | 76 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 37 | 6 | 24 | 98 | .246 | .308 | .417 | .725 | 139 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .417 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.
Career OPS .725 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SDN | NL | 19 | 69 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 23 | .290 | .253 (+14%) | .317 (+20%) | .396 (+13%) | .714 (+16%) | 214.0 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 102 | 240 | 31 | 56 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 27 | 6 | 14 | 75 | .233 | .251 (-7%) | .313 (-9%) | .386 (+6%) | .700 (-1%) | -75.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 121 | 309 | 40 | 76 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 37 | 6 | 24 | 98 | .246 | — | — | — | — | 139 | ||
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 (121 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 133 | 21 | 35 | 6 | 14 | .263 |
| Away | 68 | 176 | 19 | 41 | 6 | 23 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-28 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-25 | SDP | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014-09-24 | SDP | COL | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-23 | SDP | COL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-22 | SDP | COL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-18 | SDP | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-17 | SDP | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-16 | SDP | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-14 | SDP | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-13 | SDP | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 65 |
| Left Field | 22 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
Tommy Medica's recorded salaries total $501,200 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Medica's career ran from 2013 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $501,200 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $501,200 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Tommy Medica: the record in brief
Tommy Medica's major league career runs from a debut on September 11, 2013 to a final game on September 28, 2014. Every season row on the page belongs to the San Diego Padres, from 2013 through 2014. Medica, a first baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'2" and 205 pounds. The birth record reads April 9, 1988, in San Jose, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Thomas Anthony.
The batting record for Medica: 121 games, 76 hits in 309 at bats, and a .246 average; the totals also include 12 home runs and 37 RBI. Medica got on base at a .308 rate and slugged .417 (.725 OPS). Against a .252 league average for those years, Medica's .246 average was near the norm. No season topped the 56 hits of 2014. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .233 in 2014, did not top the league's .251. Medica's career PIV of 139 is lower than the 214.0 of 2013 alone, because other seasons scored below the league baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Medica
- What years did Tommy Medica play?
- Tommy Medica played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014.
- Was Tommy Medica a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Medica was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tommy Medica hit?
- Tommy Medica hit 12 career home runs with 76 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Medica play for?
- Tommy Medica played for one team, the San Diego Padres (2013–2014).
- What were Tommy Medica's career stats?
- In 121 games, Tommy Medica had 76 hits, 12 home runs, 37 RBI, 40 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- How much did Tommy Medica earn in his career?
- Tommy Medica's recorded salaries total $501,200 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Medica's career ran from 2013 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2013.
- What was Tommy Medica's salary?
- Tommy Medica's recorded salary was $501,200 in 2014.
- What position did Tommy Medica play?
- Tommy Medica played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Medica and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Medica was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tommy Medica hit each season?
- Tommy Medica's home runs by season: 3 in 2013 and 9 in 2014. His most in one season was 9, in 2014.
- What was Tommy Medica's career batting average?
- Tommy Medica batted .246 over his career, with 76 hits in 309 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Medica have?
- Tommy Medica drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Medica in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Medica has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.