Tom Urbani
Born: 1/21/1968 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Died: 9/28/2022 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-04-21 | Final Game: 1996-08-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas James Urbani
Biography
Tom Urbani was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Born in 1968, Urbani made his mark on the game during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by an increase in offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Throughout his career, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets, showcasing his skills on the mound in a league that was beginning to embrace the long ball.
Urbani finished his career with a record of 10-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.98, accumulating a total of 149 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves during his time in the majors, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant for his teams. Urbani's ability to navigate through tough lineups and his competitive spirit on the mound made him a notable figure during the mid-1990s, even as he faced challenges in an era known for its offensive output. His journey through the league remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 17 | 81 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 260.3 | 316 | 144 | 38 | 86 | 149 | 4.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | STL | NL | 1 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 73 | 32 | 26 | 33 | 4.65 | - |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 3 | 7 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 98 | 46 | 21 | 43 | 5.15 | - |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 3 | 5 | 24 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82.7 | 99 | 34 | 21 | 52 | 3.70 | - |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 31 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 8.37 | -1957.9 |
| 1996 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 7.71 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 65 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0.246 | 0.319 | 0.308 | 0.627 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | STL | NL | 18 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 20 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 24 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | STL | NL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 81 | 36 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SLN | P | 18 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | SLN | P | 20 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SLN | P | 24 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | P | 16 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SLN | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 81 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SLN | NL | $180,000 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1993 | SLN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $569,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College | Aptos | CA | 1987, 1988 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 1989, 1990 |