Tom O'Rourke
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1890)
Tom O'Rourke was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890 for the Boston Braves, the New York Giants, and the Syracuse Stars, a span of 4 seasons. In 85 career games, he hit .186 with 58 hits and 26 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 158 lb
- Born
- 1865 in New York, NY, USA
- Died
- 7/19/1929 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-05-11
- Last Game
- 1890-08-01
Full name: Thomas Joseph O'Rourke
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 312 | 32 | 58 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 8 | 21 | 15 | .186 | .242 | .221 | .463 | -1,382 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OBP .242 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.
Career SLG .221 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.
Career OPS .463 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 31.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | BSN | NL | 22 | 78 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 6 | .154 | .270 (-43%) | .331 (-30%) | .373 (-49%) | .705 (-40%) | -475.3 |
| 1888 | BSN | NL | 20 | 74 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | .176 | .238 (-26%) | .290 (-36%) | .319 (-45%) | .610 (-41%) | -408.4 |
| 1890 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 41 | 153 | 16 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 0 | .216 | .260 (-17%) | .336 (-18%) | .351 (-24%) | .687 (-21%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 85 | 312 | 32 | 58 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 8 | 21 | 15 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -884 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 83 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Tom O'Rourke: the record in brief
May 11, 1887 and August 1, 1890 bracket Tom O'Rourke's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Boston Beaneaters (1887 to 1888), the New York Giants (1890), and the Syracuse Stars (1890). Born in 1865, in New York, NY, USA, O'Rourke is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 9 inches and 158 pounds. O'Rourke's death is recorded on July 19, 1929, in New York, NY, USA. Tom O'Rourke was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Joseph.
Across 85 games at the plate, O'Rourke's career line reads 58 hits in 312 at bats for a .186 average, adding 26 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .242 clip and slugging .221, O'Rourke finished with a .463 OPS. The league as a whole hit .257 across O'Rourke's seasons, which puts the .186 career mark 27.7% below average. In OPS terms, O'Rourke's .463 stands 31.0% below the league's .671. O'Rourke collected a career-high 33 hits in 1890.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom O'Rourke
- What years did Tom O'Rourke play?
- Tom O'Rourke played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890.
- Was Tom O'Rourke a pitcher?
- No. Tom O'Rourke was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tom O'Rourke hit?
- Tom O'Rourke hit 0 career home runs with 58 hits.
- What teams did Tom O'Rourke play for?
- Tom O'Rourke played for 3 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1887–1888), the New York Giants (1890), and the Syracuse Stars (1890).
- What were Tom O'Rourke's career stats?
- In 85 games, Tom O'Rourke had 58 hits, 26 RBI, 32 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .186 batting average.
- What position did Tom O'Rourke play?
- Tom O'Rourke played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom O'Rourke and how much did he weigh?
- Tom O'Rourke was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 158 pounds.
- What was Tom O'Rourke's career batting average?
- Tom O'Rourke batted .186 over his career, with 58 hits in 312 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom O'Rourke have?
- Tom O'Rourke drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Tom O'Rourke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom O'Rourke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.