Tom Silverio
Born: 10/14/1945 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
Died: 4/2/2011 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1970-04-30 | Final Game: 1972-05-15
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Tomas Roberto Silverio
Biography
Tom Silverio, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1972. Primarily a position player, Silverio played in a total of 31 games during his time in the league. While he faced challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .1, he contributed to his teams in ways beyond traditional statistics.
Silverio's tenure in the majors occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving both on and off the field. Despite recording only 3 hits and not generating any home runs or RBIs, Silverio's persistence in a competitive environment reflected the determination of many players trying to carve out a place in the game. His career may have been short-lived, but it remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the struggles and aspirations of athletes in that era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.100 | 0.156 | 0.100 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | LAA | AL | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | LAA | AL | 13 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CAL | OF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CAL | OF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 1 |