Tom Angley, baseball player, 1929-1929

Tom Angley

Born: 10/2/1904 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 10/26/1952 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-23 | Final Game: 1929-04-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Samuel Angley

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Biography

Tom Angley, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1920s. He played as a position player, making his mark during the 1929 season. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited to just five games, Angley showcased his skills with a batting average of .25, accumulating four hits and driving in six runs. His performance, while not extensive, highlighted his potential and ability to contribute offensively during a time when the game was evolving. Angley’s career began at a time when the major leagues were witnessing significant changes, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Despite the short duration of his professional stint, his contributions to his team during those early games reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, Angley’s six RBIs in just five games underscored his capacity to drive in runs when opportunities arose, marking him as a player of interest in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 16 1 4 1 0 0 6 0 2 2 0.250 0.333 0.312 0.646 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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
1929 CHC NL 5 16 1 4 1 0 0 6 0 2 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 5 0 23 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 CHN C 5 0 23 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1925, 1926, 1927