Tom Winsett
Born: 11/24/1909 in McKenzie, TN, USA
Died: 7/20/1987 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-04-20 | Final Game: 1938-05-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Thomas Winsett
Biography
Tom Winsett was a professional baseball player born in 1909 whose career spanned from 1930 to 1938. Primarily known as a position player, he appeared in 230 games over his time in Major League Baseball. Winsett recorded 134 hits, achieving a batting average of .237, and contributed offensively with 8 home runs and 76 runs batted in. His ability to steal bases was limited, as he tallied 3 stolen bases throughout his career, reflecting the playing style of his era.
Winsett played during a transitional period in baseball that bridged the late deadball era into the more power-oriented game of the late 1930s. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the time. His durability and presence on the field over nearly a decade allowed him to make a mark in the sport, and his career statistics reflect the challenges and competitiveness of professional baseball during that era.
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 | 0.237 | 0.325 | 0.341 | 0.666 | -1098.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 64 | 76 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.197 | -435.1 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | STL | NL | 7 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 22 | 85 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 0.235 | -127.4 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 118 | 350 | 32 | 83 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 42 | 3 | 45 | 64 | 0.237 | -536.1 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 12 | 30 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 145 | 0 | 280 | 10 | 11 | 1 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | BOS | OF | 8 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | BOS | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | SLN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | BRO | OF | 21 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | BRO | OF | 101 | 0 | 209 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| 1938 | BRO | OF | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 135 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 8 |