Vito Tamulis
Born: 7/11/1911 in Cambridge, MA, USA
Died: 5/5/1974 in Nashville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-09-25 | Final Game: 1941-07-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Vitautris Casimirus Tamulis
Biography
Vito Tamulis, born in 1911, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 until 1941. His career spanned a pivotal era in baseball, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a time when hitting began to dominate the game. Tamulis was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, which allowed him to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles throughout his career.
Tamulis finished his career with a record of 40-28 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97 over his time in the league. He recorded 294 strikeouts and notched 10 saves, showcasing his ability to both limit runs and close out games effectively. His contributions helped shape the pitching landscape of his time, and he remains a notable figure in baseball history for his performances during a transformative period in the sport.
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 | 691.7 | 758 | 305 | 37 | 202 | 294 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 | - |
| 1935 | NYY | AL | 10 | 5 | 30 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 160.7 | 178 | 73 | 55 | 57 | 4.09 | - |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 12 | 6 | 38 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 159.7 | 181 | 68 | 40 | 70 | 3.83 | 2273.5 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 7.63 | -330.4 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 9 | 8 | 39 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 158.7 | 177 | 77 | 45 | 83 | 4.37 | 2123.3 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 8 | 5 | 41 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 154.3 | 147 | 53 | 34 | 55 | 3.09 | 3386.9 |
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22.0 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3.68 | -0.3 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 9.00 | -307.8 |
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 | 0.175 | 0.222 | 0.214 | 0.436 | -1094.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | NYY | AL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | NYY | AL | 30 | 57 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0.246 | -88.3 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 39 | 55 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.127 | -572.0 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.400 | -572.0 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 39 | 55 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.182 | -434.0 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 42 | 46 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
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
| 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 | BRO | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | BRO | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 5 |
| 1940 | BRO | P | 41 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 2 | 3 |
| 1940 | BRO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BRO | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 170 |
| First Base | 1 |