Tom Acker

Born: 3/7/1930 in Paterson, NJ, USA

Died: 1/4/2021 in Narvon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-20 | Final Game: 1959-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Acker

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Biography

Tom Acker was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1959. Born in 1930, Acker made his mark during a transitional period in baseball that followed the golden age of the 1950s, marked by a blend of emerging talents and established stars. Throughout his career, he built a solid reputation on the mound, recording a career record of 19 wins and 13 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.12, and he struck out a total of 256 batters, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters in an era that emphasized both contact hitting and pitching finesse. Acker's contributions to his teams were also evident in his ability to close games, as he secured 8 saves during his time in the league. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1950s, where pitchers were increasingly called upon to take on multiple roles within the game. Although his career was relatively brief, Acker's performance left a lasting impression and he remains a notable figure for fans and historians alike, representing the hardworking athletes who shaped the landscape of Major League Baseball during a time of great change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	13	153	23	5	1	8	380.3	365	174	43	150	256	4.12	0

Career ERA 4.12 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 5.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1956	CIN	NL	4	3	29	7	1	1	1	83.7	60	22	29	54	2.37	3.96 (+40%)	1462.5
1957	CIN	NL	10	5	49	6	1	0	4	108.7	122	60	41	67	4.97	3.83 (-30%)	-1827.6
1958	CIN	NL	4	3	38	10	3	0	1	124.7	126	63	43	90	4.55	3.86 (-18%)	2174.2
1959	CIN	NL	1	2	37	0	0	0	2	63.3	57	29	37	45	4.12	3.90 (-6%)	-1946.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
153	77	10	5	0	0	0	2	0	12	46	0.065	0.200	0.065	0.265	0.0

Career AVG .065 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 74.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career SLG .065 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 83.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.265 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1956	CIN	NL	29	19	3	1	1	3	12	0.053	—	—	—	—
1957	CIN	NL	49	19	1	1	0	3	15	0.053	—	—	—	—
1958	CIN	NL	38	30	5	2	1	5	16	0.067	—	—	—	—
1959	CIN	NL	37	9	1	1	0	1	3	0.111	—	—	—	—