Tom Sheehan
Born: 3/31/1894 in Grand Ridge, IL, USA
Died: 10/29/1982 in Chillicothe, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-07-14 | Final Game: 1926-05-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas Clancy Sheehan
Biography
Tom Sheehan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1915 until his retirement in 1926. Sheehan played during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a period where offensive strategies began to evolve. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he compiled a career record of 17 wins and 39 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Sheehan recorded a total of 169 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, demonstrating his ability to secure crucial late-game situations.
Sheehan's career, while not characterized by overwhelming statistics, reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during a time of significant change in the sport. As teams adapted to new offensive techniques, Sheehan's contributions as a reliable pitcher remained integral to his teams' efforts. His journey through the league, marked by perseverance and dedication, exemplified the spirit of the game during the 1920s. Sheehan's legacy continues to be remembered among baseball historians and enthusiasts as part of the rich tapestry of the sport's early history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 39 | 146 | 54 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 607.0 | 677 | 270 | 14 | 242 | 169 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 4 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 102.0 | 131 | 47 | 38 | 22 | 4.15 | -916.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 1 | 16 | 38 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 188.0 | 197 | 77 | 94 | 54 | 3.69 | -3399.9 |
| 1921 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.0 | 43 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 5.45 | - |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 9 | 11 | 39 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 166.7 | 170 | 60 | 54 | 52 | 3.24 | 1081.3 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29.0 | 37 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 8.07 | -745.7 |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 57.3 | 63 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 2.67 | 782.2 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 36 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 6.68 | 533.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 190 | 13 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 54 | 0.205 | 0.241 | 0.242 | 0.483 | -457.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 15 | 34 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 38 | 56 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0.125 | -428.5 |
| 1921 | NYY | AL | 12 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.625 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 41 | 58 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.310 | -28.9 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 24 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 146 | 0 | 29 | 170 | 12 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | P | 38 | 0 | 10 | 71 | 6 | 3 |
| 1921 | NYA | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CIN | P | 39 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | CIN | P | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | PIT | P | 23 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926 | PIT | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 146 |