Tom Winsett
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1938)
Tom Winsett was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1938 for the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 9 seasons. In 230 career games, he hit .237 with 134 hits, 8 home runs, and 76 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- Died
- 7/20/1987 in Memphis, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-04-20
- Last Game
- 1938-05-01
Full name: John Thomas Winsett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 566 | 60 | 134 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 76 | 3 | 69 | 113 | .237 | .325 | .341 | .666 | -925 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career SLG .341 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career OPS .666 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 64 | 76 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 21 | .197 | .276 (-29%) | .338 (-27%) | .388 (-36%) | .726 (-32%) | -381.0 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | SLN | NL | 7 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 22 | 85 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 14 | .235 | .283 (-17%) | .349 (-6%) | .404 (-13%) | .753 (-9%) | -123.9 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 118 | 350 | 32 | 83 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 42 | 3 | 45 | 64 | .237 | .276 (-14%) | .342 (-4%) | .398 (-12%) | .740 (-8%) | -420.2 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 12 | 30 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 230 | 566 | 60 | 134 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 76 | 3 | 69 | 113 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -925 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | — | 0 | ||
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 (231 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 116 | 296 | 36 | 59 | 3 | 31 | .199 |
| Away | 114 | 272 | 24 | 75 | 5 | 47 | .276 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-05-01 | BRO | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-30 | BRO | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-29 | BRO | PHI | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-28 | BRO | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938-04-27 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1938-04-26 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938-04-24 | BRO | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938-04-23 | BRO | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-04-22 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938-04-21 | BRO | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-09-27 | BRO | PHI | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 135 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Tom Winsett: the record in brief
Tom Winsett played a first major league game on April 20, 1930 and a last one on May 1, 1938. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1930 to 1933), the St. Louis Cardinals (1935), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1936 to 1938). At 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds, Winsett is listed as an outfielder. Winsett hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Winsett was born on November 24, 1909, in McKenzie, TN, USA. Winsett's death is recorded on July 20, 1987, in Memphis, TN, USA. The given name on file is John Thomas Winsett.
Winsett's career batting table shows 230 games, 566 at bats and 134 hits, a .237 average; the totals also include 8 homers and 76 RBI. The on-base percentage is .325 and the slugging percentage .341, for an OPS of .666. Over the seasons Winsett played, league hitters batted .279; the .237 career figure is 15.2% below that. 1937 produced Winsett's most hits, 83 of them for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Winsett
- What years did Tom Winsett play?
- Tom Winsett played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1938.
- Was Tom Winsett a pitcher?
- No. Tom Winsett was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Tom Winsett hit?
- Tom Winsett hit 8 career home runs with 134 hits.
- What teams did Tom Winsett play for?
- Tom Winsett played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1930–1931, 1933), the St. Louis Cardinals (1935), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1936–1938).
- What were Tom Winsett's career stats?
- In 230 games, Tom Winsett had 134 hits, 8 home runs, 76 RBI, 60 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .237 batting average.
- What position did Tom Winsett play?
- Tom Winsett played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Winsett and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Winsett was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tom Winsett hit each season?
- Tom Winsett's home runs by season: 0 in 1930, 1 in 1931, 0 in 1933, 0 in 1935, 1 in 1936, 5 in 1937, and 1 in 1938. His most in one season was 5, in 1937.
- What was Tom Winsett's career batting average?
- Tom Winsett batted .237 over his career, with 134 hits in 566 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Winsett have?
- Tom Winsett drove in 76 runs in his career.
- What was Tom Winsett's career ERA?
- Tom Winsett finished with a 18.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Tom Winsett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Winsett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.