Tom Prince, baseball player, 1987-2003

Tom Prince

Born: 8/13/1964 in Kankakee, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-22 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas Albert Prince

Biography

Tom Prince, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1987 to 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Prince displayed his talents in 519 games over his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his gritty playing style and versatility on the field, contributing to various teams as both a starter and a reliable backup. His career statistics include 248 hits, 24 home runs, and 140 RBIs, with a batting average of .208. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 9 stolen bases throughout his career. Prince played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of specialized roles in the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Detroit Tigers provided valuable depth to the rosters he was part of. His experience and resilience made him a respected figure in the clubhouse, and he left a lasting impact on teammates and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
519 1190 113 248 66 4 24 140 9 105 252 0.208 0.286 0.331 0.617 -3536.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 ALDS2 MIN 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2002 ALCS MIN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 478 332 2267 214 19 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 478
First Base 1
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 MIN AL $450,000
2002 MIN AL $450,000
2001 MIN AL $400,000
2000 PHI NL $300,000
1999 PHI NL $300,000
1998 LAN NL $350,000
1997 LAN NL $350,000
1996 LAN NL $325,000
1995 LAN NL $306,000
1994 LAN NL $275,000
1992 PIT NL $140,000
1991 PIT NL $118,000
1990 PIT NL $107,000
Total Career Earnings $3,871,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kankakee Community College Kankakee IL 1983, 1984