Tom Parsons
Born: 9/13/1939 in Lakeville, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-09-05 | Final Game: 1965-09-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Thomas Anthony Parsons
Biography
Tom Parsons, born in 1939, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1963 to 1965. He played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball marked by a shift towards more advanced hitting techniques and a burgeoning emphasis on pitcher specialization. Parsons, known for his determination on the mound, compiled a career record of 2-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72 across his time in the big leagues.
In his relatively brief career, Parsons showcased his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 70 strikeouts, alongside one save. While his win-loss record may not have reflected the success he aspired to achieve, his contributions to his teams were part of the larger tapestry of baseball during the mid-1960s, an era that laid the groundwork for future pitching innovations. His journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to the dedication and challenges faced by players of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 13 | 40 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 114.3 | 135 | 60 | 19 | 25 | 70 | 4.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 4.19 | 197.3 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 1 | 10 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 90.7 | 108 | 47 | 17 | 58 | 4.67 | -1706.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.037 | 0.071 | 0.037 | 0.108 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 35 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 40 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | PIT | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYN | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | P | 35 | 11 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |