Tot Pressnell
Born: 8/8/1906 in Findlay, OH, USA
Died: 1/6/2001 in Findlay, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-04-21 | Final Game: 1942-08-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Forest Charles Pressnell
Biography
Tot Pressnell was a professional baseball pitcher active in Major League Baseball from 1938 until 1942. Born in 1906, Pressnell made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 32 wins and 30 losses, showcasing his competitive nature on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.8, reflecting his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay.
Pressnell was known for his durability and effectiveness, amassing a total of 157 strikeouts over his career, alongside securing 12 saves. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant during a time when the league was evolving, and pitchers like him helped pave the way for future generations. Although his career was relatively short, his performances left a lasting impression on the teams and fans of the era, marking him as a noteworthy figure in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 30 | 154 | 42 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 526.3 | 547 | 222 | 30 | 134 | 157 | 3.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 11 | 14 | 43 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 192.0 | 209 | 76 | 56 | 57 | 3.56 | 1037.0 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 9 | 7 | 31 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 156.7 | 171 | 70 | 33 | 43 | 4.02 | 2133.1 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 6 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 68.3 | 58 | 28 | 17 | 21 | 3.69 | 514.2 |
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 5 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70.0 | 69 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 3.09 | - |
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 39.3 | 40 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 5.49 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 149 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 0.161 | 0.209 | 0.174 | 0.383 | -937.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 43 | 63 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.143 | -542.9 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 31 | 51 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.196 | -394.7 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 24 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 29 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 154 | 0 | 21 | 101 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BRO | P | 43 | 0 | 10 | 36 | 2 | 0 |
| 1939 | BRO | P | 31 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| 1940 | BRO | P | 24 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | CHN | P | 29 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942 | CHN | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 154 |