Tom Quinn

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1886-1890)

Tom Quinn was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1890 for the Pittsburg Alleghenys, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Pittsburgh Burghers, a span of 5 seasons. In 116 career games, he hit .185 with 78 hits, 2 home runs, and 30 RBI.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .185
HR 2
RBI 30
H 78
OPS .491
PIV -1,698
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'8" / 180 lb
Born
4/25/1864 in Annapolis, MD, USA
Died
7/24/1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut
1886-09-02
Last Game
1890-10-04

Full name: Thomas Oscar Quinn

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Career Batting Statistics

Tom Quinn — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
116 422 43 78 6 4 2 30 8 38 31 .185 .259 .232 .491 -1,698

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OPS .491 vs. league average .674 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Tom Quinn — 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
1886 PT1 AA 3 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1889 BL2 AA 55 194 18 34 2 1 1 15 6 19 22 .175 .263 (-34%) .334 (-24%) .357 (-41%) .691 (-33%) -968.5
1890 PTP PL 58 217 24 44 4 3 1 15 1 19 9 .203 .260 (-22%) .336 (-18%) .351 (-25%) .687 (-22%) -729.1
Career · 3 seasons 116 422 43 78 6 4 2 30 8 38 31 .185 — — — — -1,698

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Tom Quinn — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
C 116 0 521 148 66 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Tom Quinn — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 PT1 C 3 0 10 3 1 0
1889 BL2 C 55 0 290 81 30 10
1890 PTP C 58 0 221 64 35 3

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Tom Quinn — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Catcher 116

Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Quinn

What years did Tom Quinn play?
Tom Quinn played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1890.
Was Tom Quinn a pitcher?
No. Tom Quinn was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Tom Quinn hit?
Tom Quinn hit 2 career home runs with 78 hits.
What was Tom Quinn's career batting average?
Tom Quinn batted .185 over his career, with 78 hits in 422 at bats.
How many RBI did Tom Quinn have?
Tom Quinn drove in 30 runs in his career.
Is Tom Quinn in the Hall of Fame?
No. Tom Quinn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.