Tommy Atkins

Born: 12/9/1887 in Ponca, NE, USA

Died: 5/7/1956 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-10-02 | Final Game: 1910-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Francis Montgomery Atkins

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Biography

Tommy Atkins, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1909 to 1910. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to shift from the deadball era toward more dynamic offensive play. Over the course of his brief career, Atkins compiled a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.86. His ability to control the game and prevent runs made him a valuable asset to his team. Atkins recorded a total of 33 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, contributing to his reputation as a reliable relief pitcher. Despite the limited duration of his big league tenure, his performance reflected the skill and determination of players during a time when the league was evolving. As he stepped away from the game in 1910, Atkins left behind a legacy as one of the many talented pitchers who shaped the early years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	2	16	4	2	0	2	63.0	59	20	0	28	33	2.86	0

Career ERA 2.86 vs. league average 2.67 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1909	PHA	AL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	6.0	6	3	5	4	4.50	—	0.0
1910	PHA	AL	3	2	15	3	2	0	2	57.0	53	17	23	29	2.68	2.79 (+4%)	275.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	19	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.105	0.105	0.105	0.211	0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career OBP .105 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 66.3% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.211 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 66.7% 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
1909	PHA	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	PHA	AL	15	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	4	3	21	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	PHA	P	1	1	1	3	0	0
1910	PHA	P	15	3	2	18	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16