Tom Alston

Born: 1/31/1926 in Greensboro, NC, USA

Died: 12/30/1993 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1957-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Thomas Edison Alston

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Biography

Tom Alston, born in 1926, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1957. Primarily serving as a position player, Alston played a total of 91 games during his career, where he showcased his skills as a hitter and a versatile athlete. He accumulated 66 hits, resulting in a batting average of .244, and contributed to his team's offense with 4 home runs and 36 runs batted in (RBIs). Alston also displayed speed on the basepaths, recording 3 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Alston's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to integrate and evolve after the challenging years of the deadball era. His journey through the majors reflected the broader changes occurring in baseball at the time, as players from diverse backgrounds began to break barriers and reshape the game's landscape. While Alston may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the dedication and talent that characterized the players of his era. He retired with a legacy that reflects the spirit of perseverance in the face of the competitive challenges of the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
91	271	30	66	15	2	4	36	3	25	46	0.244	0.311	0.358	0.669	-231.9

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1954	STL	NL	66	244	28	60	14	2	4	34	3	24	41	0.246	.261 (-6%)	.333 (-5%)	.390 (-5%)	.723 (-5%)	-231.9
1955	STL	NL	13	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	STL	NL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	STL	NL	9	17	2	5	1	0	0	2	0	1	5	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0