Tom Thomas
Born: 12/27/1873 in Shawnee, OH, USA
Died: 9/23/1942 in Shawnee, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1894-09-20 | Final Game: 1900-06-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Thomas Robert Thomas
Biography
Tom Thomas was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1873, who played in Major League Baseball from 1894 until 1900. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Thomas showcased his skills during an era when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era towards more offensive play. Throughout his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 2-3 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, reflecting his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay.
Over the course of his tenure in the league, Thomas recorded a total of 15 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, demonstrating his capability as both a starter and a relief pitcher. While his career statistics may not have placed him among the most prominent pitchers of his time, Thomas contributed to the foundational years of professional baseball, a period marked by the early stages of organized play and the increasing popularity of the sport in America. His legacy is a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 51.7 | 60 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 3.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 2.52 | - |
| 1900 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26.3 | 38 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 3.76 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.174 | 0.240 | 0.217 | 0.457 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | STL | NL | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1900 | STL | NL | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | CL4 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1900 | SLN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |