Tony Womack, baseball player, 1993-2006

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

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

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