Tom Quinlan
Born: 3/27/1968 in St. Paul, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-09-04 | Final Game: 1996-04-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Thomas Raymond Quinlan
Biography
Tom Quinlan, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1990 to 1996. His career spanned a total of 42 games, during which he recorded 9 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 5 runs, finishing with a batting average of .155. Quinlan's time in the league reflected the competitive landscape of the early 1990s, a period characterized by a shift towards more powerful hitters and a focus on offensive production.
Although Quinlan's major league career was relatively brief, his journey through baseball included valuable experiences in the minor leagues and contributions to various teams. His playing style, marked by determination and resilience, showcased the challenges many players faced during an era of evolving player performance metrics. Despite limited opportunities at the MLB level, Quinlan's passion for the game and his commitment to his teams left a lasting impression, exemplifying the spirit of perseverance that defines the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 58 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0.155 | 0.234 | 0.259 | 0.493 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 13 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 24 | 35 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 38 | 11 | 13 | 28 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TOR | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TOR | 3B | 13 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | PHI | 3B | 20 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | MIN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 38 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | AL | $125,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $125,000 | ||