Vito Tamulis

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1934-1941)

Vito Tamulis was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1941 for 4 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 8 seasons. Across 170 career appearances, he went 40-28 with a 3.97 ERA and 294 strikeouts. He also batted .175 with 1 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 6992.8.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 40–28
ERA 3.97
WHIP 1.39
SO 294
Pitcher PIV 6992.8
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
5'9" / 170 lb
Born
7/11/1911 in Cambridge, MA, USA
Died
5/5/1974 in Nashville, TN, USA
MLB Debut
1934-09-25
Last Game
1941-07-25

Full name: Vitautris Casimirus Tamulis

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Career Pitching Statistics

Vito Tamulis — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
40 28 170 70 31 6 10 691.2 758 305 37 202 294 3.97 6992.8

Career ERA 3.97 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 6.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Vito Tamulis Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1934 NYA AL 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 9.0 7 0 1 5 0.00 4.29 (+100%) 0.0
1935 NYA AL 10 5 30 19 9 3 1 160.2 178 73 55 57 4.09 4.35 (+6%) 979.5
1938 SLA AL 0 3 3 2 0 0 0 15.1 26 13 10 11 7.63 4.35 (-76%) -369.1
1938 BRO NL 12 6 38 18 9 0 2 159.2 181 68 40 70 3.83 4.35 (+12%) 1844.8
1939 BRO NL 9 8 39 17 8 1 4 158.2 177 77 45 83 4.37 4.28 (-2%) 1806.8
1940 BRO NL 8 5 41 12 4 1 2 154.1 147 53 34 55 3.09 4.21 (+27%) 3119.0
1941 PHI NL 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 12.0 21 12 7 5 9.00 3.94 (-129%) -335.6
1941 BRO NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 1 22.0 21 9 10 8 3.68 3.94 (+6%) -52.7
Career · 8 seasons 40 28 170 70 31 6 10 691.2 758 305 202 294 3.97 — 6,993

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.

Career Batting Statistics

Vito Tamulis — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
172 229 24 40 4 1 1 16 0 14 27 .175 .222 .214 .436 -1,012

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career OPS .436 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Vito Tamulis — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1934 NYA AL 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .250 — — — — 0.0
1935 NYA AL 30 57 8 14 3 0 1 7 0 6 11 .246 .279 (-12%) .342 (-7%) .399 (-12%) .742 (-10%) -89.1
1938 SLA AL 3 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .400 — — — — 0.0
1938 BRO NL 39 55 7 7 0 0 0 6 0 3 4 .127 .272 (-53%) .341 (-50%) .392 (-68%) .734 (-59%) 0.0
1939 BRO NL 39 55 3 10 0 1 0 2 0 1 3 .182 .274 (-34%) .342 (-43%) .393 (-44%) .735 (-44%) -397.4
1940 BRO NL 42 46 4 6 1 0 0 1 0 3 6 .130 — — — — 0.0
1941 PHI NL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1941 BRO NL 12 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 8 seasons 172 229 24 40 4 1 1 16 0 14 27 .175 — — — — -486

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Vito Tamulis — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home8510081305.130
Away871291627111.209

Pitching — Home / Away

Vito Tamulis — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home84336.1386158931554.23
Away86355.13721461091423.70

Last 10 Games — Batting

Vito Tamulis — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1941-07-25 BROPITL 100000001
1941-07-25 BROPITL 000000000
1941-07-21 BROPITL 000000000
1941-07-16 BROSTLL 000000000
1941-07-13 BROCHCL 200000000
1941-06-29 BROBSNL 000000000
1941-06-18 BROCHCL 000000000
1941-06-14 BROSTLW 200000000
1941-06-11 BROPITL 000000000
1941-05-22 BROSTLL 000000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Vito Tamulis — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1941-07-25 BROPIT — 2.2344210
1941-07-25 BROPIT — 0.1000000
1941-07-21 BROPIT — 0.1000200
1941-07-16 BROSTL — 2.0100100
1941-07-13 BROCHC — 5.2732110
1941-06-29 BROBSN — 2.0111011
1941-06-18 BROCHC — 1.0100010
1941-06-14 BROSTL SV 4.0411120
1941-06-11 BROPIT — 1.0100020
1941-05-22 BROSTL — 1.0100000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Vito Tamulis — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
P 170 0 23 125 4 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Vito Tamulis — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 NYA P 1 0 2 1 0 0
1935 NYA P 30 0 7 29 1 0
1938 SLA P 3 0 1 2 0 0
1938 BRO P 38 0 2 26 1 1
1939 BRO P 39 0 5 31 0 5
1940 BRO 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1940 BRO P 41 0 4 28 2 3
1941 PHI P 6 0 1 3 0 0
1941 BRO P 12 0 1 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Vito Tamulis — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 170
First Base 1

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Vito Tamulis (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Leniel Hooker
    41-46, 4.13 ERA
  2. 93
    Paul Hartzell
    27-39, 3.90 ERA
  3. 90
    Speed Martin
    29-42, 3.78 ERA
  4. 88
    Dickey Kerr
    53-34, 3.84 ERA
  5. 88
    Nick Strincevich
    46-49, 4.05 ERA
  6. 87
    Eddie Solomon
    36-42, 4.00 ERA

Vito Tamulis: the record in brief

Vito Tamulis's major league career runs from a debut on September 25, 1934 to a final game on July 25, 1941. The team column moves through the New York Yankees (1934 to 1935), the St. Louis Browns (1938), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938 through 1941), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1941). Born on July 11, 1911, in Cambridge, MA, USA, Tamulis is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Tamulis's listed size is 5'9" and 170 pounds. The bio records the death on May 5, 1974, in Nashville, TN, USA. Tamulis's full given name, per the bio, is Vitautris Casimirus Tamulis.

Across 170 games (70 starts), Tamulis recorded 40 wins against 28 losses with a 3.97 ERA. Tamulis had 294 strikeouts, 31 complete games, 6 shutouts, and 10 saves. Against a 4.23 league ERA for the same years, Tamulis was 6.3% better. No season topped the 12 wins of 1938. The strikeout high was 83 in 1939. 1940 was Tamulis's sharpest full season, a 3.09 ERA against the league's 4.21.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vito Tamulis

What years did Vito Tamulis play?
Vito Tamulis played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1941.
Was Vito Tamulis a pitcher?
Yes. Vito Tamulis pitched in the major leagues, recording 40 wins and 294 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Vito Tamulis hit?
Vito Tamulis hit 1 career home run with 40 hits.
What teams did Vito Tamulis play for?
Vito Tamulis played for 4 teams: the New York Yankees (1934–1935), the St. Louis Browns (1938), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938–1941), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1941).
What were Vito Tamulis's career stats?
In 170 games, Vito Tamulis went 40-28 with a 3.97 ERA, 294 strikeouts, 691.2 innings pitched, and 10 saves. At the plate he had 40 hits and 1 home runs.
What position did Vito Tamulis play?
Vito Tamulis played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Vito Tamulis and how much did he weigh?
Vito Tamulis was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
What was Vito Tamulis's career ERA?
Vito Tamulis finished with a 3.97 career ERA, going 40-28 with 294 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Vito Tamulis have?
Vito Tamulis recorded 294 career strikeouts.
Is Vito Tamulis in the Hall of Fame?
No. Vito Tamulis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.