Tom Seats
Born: 9/24/1910 in Farmington, NC, USA
Died: 5/10/1992 in San Ramon, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-05-04 | Final Game: 1945-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas Edward Seats
Biography
Tom Seats was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1945. Born in 1910, Seats made his mark in a tumultuous era for the sport, as World War II impacted the landscape of Major League Baseball. He showcased his skills primarily as a pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 12 wins and 9 losses. Over his time in the league, he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47, alongside a total of 69 strikeouts and 1 save.
Seats played during a period characterized by the challenges of wartime, which often led to a reshuffling of rosters and the emergence of players who might not have otherwise seen Major League action. His contributions on the mound were significant, as he represented a generation of players who kept the game alive during trying times. Although his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Seats' role in maintaining the competitive spirit of baseball during the 1940s remains a noteworthy aspect of his legacy.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9 | 57 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 177.3 | 194 | 88 | 12 | 58 | 69 | 4.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.7 | 67 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 4.69 | 154.1 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 10 | 7 | 31 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 121.7 | 127 | 59 | 37 | 44 | 4.36 | -385.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 55 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.182 | 0.182 | 0.218 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | DET | AL | 26 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 31 | 43 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 57 | 0 | 9 | 36 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | DET | P | 26 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | BRO | P | 31 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |