Tommy Sheehan
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1900-1908)
Tommy Sheehan was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1908 for the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 9 seasons. In 317 career games, he hit .235 with 238 hits, 1 home runs, and 88 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
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/22/1959 in Ancon, CZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1900-08-02
- Last Game
- 1908-10-07
Full name: Thomas Patrick Sheehan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 1,011 | 96 | 238 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 88 | 32 | 94 | 49 | .235 | .305 | .280 | .585 | -371 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .626 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 95 | 315 | 28 | 76 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 13 | 18 | 14 | .241 | .247 (-3%) | .307 (-7%) | .315 (-8%) | .622 (-8%) | -370.7 |
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 75 | 226 | 23 | 62 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 23 | 6 | .274 | .245 (+12%) | .304 (+12%) | .308 (avg) | .613 (+6%) | 284.5 |
| 1908 | BRO | NL | 146 | 468 | 45 | 100 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 9 | 53 | 28 | .214 | .240 (-11%) | .298 (+1%) | .306 (-15%) | .605 (-7%) | -284.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 317 | 1,011 | 96 | 238 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 88 | 32 | 94 | 49 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -371 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (317 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 180 | 563 | 54 | 135 | 0 | 57 | .240 |
| Away | 137 | 448 | 42 | 103 | 1 | 24 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-10-07 | BRO | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-06 | BRO | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-05 | BRO | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908-10-05 | BRO | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-10-03 | BRO | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-02 | BRO | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-10-01 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-30 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-29 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-28 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 292 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tommy Sheehan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Tommy Sheehan: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tommy Sheehan's first major league game on August 2, 1900; the last one listed came on October 7, 1908. Club by club, the record runs the New York Giants (1900), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1906 through 1907), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1908). Sheehan played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on November 5, 1877, in Sacramento, CA, USA, Sheehan was listed at 5 feet, 8 inches and 160 pounds. Sheehan's death is recorded on May 22, 1959, in Ancon, CZ, USA. Sheehan's full given name, per the bio, is Thomas Patrick Sheehan.
Sheehan finished with 238 hits from 1,011 at bats in 317 games, which works out to .235, along with 1 home run, 88 runs batted in, and 32 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .305 and .280 give Sheehan a career OPS of .585. Over the seasons Sheehan played, league hitters batted .249; the .235 career figure is 5.5% below that. Sheehan collected a career-high 100 hits in 1908. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .241 in 1906, did not top the league's .247.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Sheehan
- What years did Tommy Sheehan play?
- Tommy Sheehan played in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1908.
- Was Tommy Sheehan a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Sheehan was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tommy Sheehan hit?
- Tommy Sheehan hit 1 career home run with 238 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Sheehan play for?
- Tommy Sheehan played for 3 teams: the New York Giants (1900), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1906–1907), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1908).
- What were Tommy Sheehan's career stats?
- In 317 games, Tommy Sheehan had 238 hits, 1 home runs, 88 RBI, 96 runs, and 32 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Tommy Sheehan play?
- Tommy Sheehan played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Sheehan and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Sheehan was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tommy Sheehan hit each season?
- Tommy Sheehan's home runs by season: 0 in 1900, 1 in 1906, 0 in 1907, and 0 in 1908. His most in one season was 1, in 1906.
- What was Tommy Sheehan's career batting average?
- Tommy Sheehan batted .235 over his career, with 238 hits in 1,011 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Sheehan have?
- Tommy Sheehan drove in 88 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Sheehan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Sheehan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.