Tom O'Hara
Born: 7/13/1880 in Waverly, NY, USA
Died: 6/8/1954 in Denver, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-09-19 | Final Game: 1907-07-04
Throws: R | Height: 5'10"
Full name: Thomas Francis O'Hara
Biography
Tom O'Hara, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early years of the 20th century. O'Hara's career spanned from 1906 to 1909, during a time when the game was evolving and establishing itself as America's pastime. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 62 games. Throughout his career, he recorded 57 hits, achieving a batting average of .252. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 5 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases.
O'Hara's playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, which was marked by a focus on contact hitting and base running rather than the power game that would dominate later decades. While his career was relatively brief, O'Hara's contributions during a formative time in baseball history helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His tenure in the league is a reminder of the many athletes who played vital roles in the development of the sport during its early years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 226 | 19 | 57 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 0.252 | 0.299 | 0.274 | 0.573 | -225.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | STL | NL | 14 | 53 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0.302 | 51.1 |
| 1907 | STL | NL | 48 | 173 | 11 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0.237 | -276.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 61 | 61 | 102 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | OF | 14 | 14 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1907 | SLN | OF | 47 | 47 | 78 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 38 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | New York | NY | 1903, 1904, 1905 |