Tom Raftery

Born: 10/5/1881 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 12/31/1954 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-18 | Final Game: 1909-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas Francis Raftery

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Biography

Tom Raftery was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played as a position player during a brief career in the major leagues. His time in the sport spanned from April 18, 1909, to June 27, 1909, during which he participated in eight games. Raftery showcased a batting average of .219, hitting a total of seven hits, with no home runs or runs batted in (RBIs) to his name. He managed to steal one base, contributing to the dynamics of the game, albeit in a limited capacity. Playing during the early years of the 20th century, Raftery's career unfolded in an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball tactics and player development. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time. Despite limited statistical impact, Raftery's story reflects the experiences of countless athletes who pursued their dreams in the burgeoning landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	32	6	7	2	1	0	0	1	4	6	0.219	0.306	0.344	0.649	0.0

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.619 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
1909	CLE	AL	8	32	6	7	2	1	0	0	1	4	6	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	8	7	12	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	CLE	OF	8	7	12	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	1
Right Field	6