Tom Seaton
Born: 8/30/1887 in Blair, NE, USA
Died: 4/10/1940 in El Paso, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-04-13 | Final Game: 1917-07-02
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Thomas Gordon Seaton
Biography
Tom Seaton was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1912 to 1917, carving out a notable career during the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive game. Born in 1887, Seaton showcased his talents primarily with the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees. Over the course of his career, he compiled a solid win-loss record of 93-65 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.14, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during a time when pitching was paramount to a team's success.
Seaton was known for his durability and consistency, striking out 644 batters and securing 11 saves throughout his tenure. His ability to control the game and minimize runs made him a valuable asset to his teams, contributing to their competitive edge during a formative period in baseball history. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Seaton's contributions to the game are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early baseball, illustrating the evolution of pitching as the sport progressed into the modern era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 65 | 231 | 154 | 90 | 15 | 11 | 1340.0 | 1235 | 468 | 30 | 530 | 644 | 3.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 16 | 12 | 44 | 27 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 255.0 | 246 | 93 | 106 | 118 | 3.28 | -2152.0 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 27 | 12 | 52 | 35 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 322.3 | 262 | 93 | 136 | 168 | 2.60 | -436.8 |
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 25 | 14 | 44 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 302.7 | 299 | 102 | 102 | 172 | 3.03 | 1703.0 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 12 | 11 | 32 | 23 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 189.3 | 199 | 96 | 99 | 86 | 4.56 | -3103.1 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 75.0 | 61 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 2.28 | 278.2 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 6 | 6 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 121.0 | 108 | 44 | 43 | 45 | 3.27 | - |
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 5 | 4 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 74.7 | 60 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 2.53 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 451 | 44 | 84 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 8 | 24 | 163 | 0.186 | 0.227 | 0.266 | 0.493 | -1704.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 44 | 83 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0.217 | -415.6 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 52 | 110 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0.109 | -997.5 |
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 44 | 107 | 14 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 39 | 0.206 | -262.5 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 33 | 66 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 0.242 | -28.7 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 12 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0.154 | -28.7 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 31 | 38 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 16 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 231 | 0 | 54 | 378 | 20 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | PHI | P | 44 | 0 | 9 | 55 | 5 | 2 |
| 1913 | PHI | P | 52 | 0 | 15 | 86 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914 | BRF | P | 44 | 0 | 18 | 84 | 8 | 3 |
| 1915 | BRF | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 63 | 3 | 3 |
| 1915 | NEW | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916 | CHN | P | 31 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917 | CHN | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 231 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 9.0 | 64 | 0 |