Tom Phoebus
Born: 4/7/1942 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 9/5/2019 in Palm City, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-09-15 | Final Game: 1972-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Thomas Harold Phoebus
Biography
Tom Phoebus was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1966 and 1972. Born in 1942, Phoebus played during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as the 1960s brought about changes in pitching strategies and offensive approaches. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid ability on the mound, finishing with a record of 56-52 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.33. His performance included 725 strikeouts, highlighting his capability as a strikeout pitcher, and he also notched up 6 saves, demonstrating versatility in his role.
Phoebus was recognized for his talent early in his career, earning the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year award, which underscored his potential and impact as a newcomer in the league. His contributions to the teams he played for during his five-season career left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. Known for his competitive spirit and effectiveness on the mound, Tom Phoebus remains a notable figure in the history of baseball pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 52 | 201 | 149 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 1030.0 | 888 | 381 | 85 | 489 | 725 | 3.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BAL | AL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22.0 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 1.23 | 935.5 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 14 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 208.0 | 177 | 77 | 114 | 179 | 3.33 | -860.3 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 15 | 15 | 36 | 36 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 240.7 | 186 | 70 | 105 | 193 | 2.62 | 1906.5 |
| 1969 | BAL | AL | 14 | 7 | 35 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 202.0 | 180 | 79 | 87 | 117 | 3.52 | -2993.0 |
| 1970 | BAL | AL | 5 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 135.0 | 106 | 46 | 62 | 72 | 3.07 | -888.8 |
| 1971 | SDP | NL | 3 | 11 | 29 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 133.3 | 144 | 66 | 64 | 80 | 4.46 | - |
| 1972 | CHC | NL | 3 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 83.3 | 76 | 35 | 45 | 59 | 3.78 | - |
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7.94 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 335 | 22 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 125 | 0.170 | 0.201 | 0.212 | 0.413 | -1301.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BAL | AL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 33 | 76 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 0.145 | -521.9 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 36 | 82 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.183 | -366.1 |
| 1969 | BAL | AL | 35 | 75 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.200 | -413.8 |
| 1970 | BAL | AL | 27 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.163 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SDP | NL | 29 | 36 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CHC | NL | 38 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 201 | 149 | 84 | 125 | 6 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BAL | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | BAL | P | 33 | 33 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | BAL | P | 36 | 36 | 20 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 1969 | BAL | P | 35 | 33 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | BAL | P | 27 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | SDN | P | 29 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | CHN | P | 37 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972 | SDN | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 201 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |