Tom Umphlett
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1953-1955)
Tom Umphlett was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1955 for the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Senators, a span of 3 seasons. In 361 career games, he hit .246 with 285 hits, 6 home runs, and 111 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- Died
- 9/21/2012 in Norfolk, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1953-04-16
- Last Game
- 1955-09-24
Full name: Thomas Mullen Umphlett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 1,160 | 108 | 285 | 45 | 8 | 6 | 111 | 7 | 75 | 107 | .246 | .292 | .314 | .606 | -3,199 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career SLG .314 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.
Career OPS .606 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 137 | 495 | 53 | 140 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 59 | 4 | 34 | 30 | .283 | .264 (+7%) | .335 (-1%) | .397 (-5%) | .733 (-4%) | -329.2 |
| 1954 | WS1 | AL | 114 | 342 | 21 | 75 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 17 | 42 | .219 | .261 (-16%) | .333 (-23%) | .390 (-31%) | .723 (-28%) | -1542.9 |
| 1955 | WS1 | AL | 110 | 323 | 34 | 70 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 24 | 35 | .217 | .258 (-16%) | .332 (-18%) | .393 (-32%) | .726 (-26%) | -1327.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 361 | 1,160 | 108 | 285 | 45 | 8 | 6 | 111 | 7 | 75 | 107 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -3,199 | ||
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 (361 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 186 | 617 | 70 | 164 | 3 | 67 | .266 |
| Away | 175 | 543 | 38 | 121 | 3 | 42 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-09-24 | MIN | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-23 | MIN | BAL | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955-09-21 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-09-20 | MIN | NYY | L | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955-09-20 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-17 | MIN | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-16 | MIN | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-14 | MIN | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-11 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-09 | MIN | KC1 | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 31 |
| Center Field | 201 |
| Right Field | 109 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 1.0 | 24 | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tom Umphlett (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Umphlett
- What years did Tom Umphlett play?
- Tom Umphlett played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1955.
- Was Tom Umphlett a pitcher?
- No. Tom Umphlett was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tom Umphlett hit?
- Tom Umphlett hit 6 career home runs with 285 hits.
- What was Tom Umphlett's career batting average?
- Tom Umphlett batted .246 over his career, with 285 hits in 1,160 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Umphlett have?
- Tom Umphlett drove in 111 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Umphlett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Umphlett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.