Tom Pratt

Born: 1/26/1844 in Chelsea, MA, USA

Died: 9/28/1908 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-10-18 | Final Game: 1871-10-18

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Thomas Jefferson Pratt

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Biography

Tom Pratt, born in 1844, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned a single day, October 18, 1871. As a position player, Pratt made a notable impact despite his limited time in the Major Leagues, participating in just one game. During this memorable outing, he recorded 2 hits, achieving a batting average of .333, and drove in 1 run. Though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his performance on that day remains a testament to the early days of professional baseball. Pratt's time in the Major Leagues came during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from its informal beginnings into a more structured and organized form. The 1870s marked the advent of professional teams and the establishment of leagues, setting the stage for the future development of the game. While his career statistics may be modest, Pratt's participation in the early era of baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history and highlights the stories of players from an age that laid the groundwork for generations to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 6 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1871 PH1 1 6 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 11 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 PH1 1B 1 1 11 0 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1