Tony Womack
Born: 9/25/1969 in Danville, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-09-10 | Final Game: 2006-06-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Anthony Darrell Womack
Biography
Tony Womack was a dynamic position player whose career spanned from 1993 to 2006. Born in 1969, Womack emerged as a significant contributor to several Major League Baseball teams, known for his speed and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,303 games, accumulating 1,353 hits and maintaining a batting average of .273. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities was evident in his 368 RBIs and 36 home runs, but it was his remarkable speed that truly set him apart; he stole 363 bases, establishing himself as one of the premier base stealers of his era.
Womack's most notable season came in 1997 when he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power and efficiency on the base paths. His contributions were particularly felt during his tenure with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he played a crucial role in the team's first World Series championship in 2001. Known for his aggressive playing style and ability to adapt to various positions, Womack left an indelible mark on the game, representing a blend of speed and skill that resonated with fans and players alike during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1303 | 4963 | 739 | 1353 | 190 | 59 | 36 | 368 | 363 | 308 | 649 | 0.273 | 0.317 | 0.356 | 0.673 | -11865.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 15 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 17 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 155 | 641 | 85 | 178 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 50 | 60 | 43 | 109 | 0.278 | -1000.9 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 159 | 655 | 85 | 185 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 45 | 58 | 38 | 94 | 0.282 | -1506.7 |
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 144 | 614 | 111 | 170 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 41 | 72 | 52 | 68 | 0.277 | -1355.3 |
| 2000 | AZ | NL | 146 | 617 | 95 | 167 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 57 | 45 | 30 | 74 | 0.271 | -1711.4 |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 125 | 481 | 66 | 128 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 54 | 0.266 | -1363.5 |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 153 | 590 | 90 | 160 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 29 | 46 | 80 | 0.271 | -1139.3 |
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 61 | 219 | 30 | 52 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 0.237 | -829.3 |
| 2003 | CHC | NL | 21 | 51 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0.235 | -829.3 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 21 | 79 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0.190 | -829.3 |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 145 | 553 | 91 | 170 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 26 | 36 | 60 | 0.307 | -389.9 |
| 2005 | NYY | AL | 108 | 329 | 46 | 82 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 27 | 12 | 49 | 0.249 | -1658.5 |
| 2006 | CHC | NL | 19 | 50 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0.280 | -73.0 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 9 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.222 | -73.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 156 | 19 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 0.212 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ALDS2 | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | WS | SLN | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.182 |
| 2004 | NLDS1 | SLN | 4 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.158 |
| 2004 | NLCS | SLN | 7 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.269 |
| 2002 | NLDS2 | ARI | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.154 |
| 2001 | NLCS | ARI | 4 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
| 2001 | NLDS2 | ARI | 5 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.294 |
| 2001 | WS | ARI | 7 | 32 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.250 |
| 1999 | NLDS2 | ARI | 4 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.111 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 529 | 497 | 1015 | 1501 | 59 | 317 |
| OF | 205 | 173 | 371 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| SS | 516 | 486 | 658 | 1268 | 71 | 257 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PIT | SS | 6 | 5 | 11 | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | PIT | 2B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | PIT | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | PIT | 2B | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | PIT | OF | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | 2B | 152 | 148 | 335 | 429 | 20 | 83 |
| 1997 | PIT | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PIT | 2B | 152 | 149 | 304 | 450 | 17 | 104 |
| 1998 | PIT | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PIT | OF | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ARI | 2B | 19 | 17 | 30 | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | ARI | SS | 19 | 18 | 16 | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | ARI | OF | 123 | 107 | 247 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | ARI | SS | 143 | 142 | 217 | 365 | 18 | 72 |
| 2000 | ARI | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | ARI | SS | 118 | 114 | 152 | 311 | 22 | 74 |
| 2001 | ARI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | ARI | SS | 149 | 145 | 175 | 364 | 20 | 66 |
| 2002 | ARI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | ARI | SS | 58 | 50 | 70 | 130 | 7 | 28 |
| 2003 | CHN | 2B | 14 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | COL | 2B | 7 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | COL | SS | 14 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | COL | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | 2B | 133 | 125 | 225 | 391 | 15 | 81 |
| 2005 | NYA | 2B | 24 | 22 | 42 | 89 | 1 | 22 |
| 2005 | NYA | OF | 66 | 58 | 113 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHN | 2B | 16 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 | CIN | 2B | 5 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 529 |
| Shortstop | 516 |
| Left Field | 40 |
| Center Field | 40 |
| Right Field | 130 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CIN | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2005 | NYA | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | $300,000 |
| 2003 | ARI | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 2002 | ARI | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 2001 | ARI | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2000 | ARI | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 1999 | ARI | NL | $1,650,000 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $290,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $160,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $23,400,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford College | Greensboro | NC | 1989, 1991 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 24th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1997 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 9th | 3.0 | 140 | 0 |