Toby Atwell

Born: 3/8/1924 in Leesburg, VA, USA

Died: 1/25/2003 in Purcellville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1956-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Maurice Dailey Atwell

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Toby Atwell was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956. Primarily playing as a position player, Atwell participated in 378 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 290 hits, achieving a batting average of .260, and contributed to his teams with 110 runs batted in and 9 home runs. Known for his versatility and solid defensive skills, Atwell added a dimension of speed to his game, evidenced by his 4 stolen bases. During his tenure in the league, Atwell was selected as an All-Star, highlighting his impact and recognition among peers. His career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving both on and off the field. While Atwell may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a respected figure in the history of the game. After retiring from professional baseball on September 28, 1956, Atwell left behind a legacy characterized by his dedication to the sport and his contributions during a dynamic era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
378	1117	116	290	41	7	9	110	4	161	84	0.260	0.355	0.333	0.688	-50.7

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — near 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
1952	CHC	NL	107	362	36	105	16	3	2	31	2	40	22	0.290	.252 (+15%)	.326 (+11%)	.369 (-1%)	.696 (+5%)	395.0
1953	CHC	NL	24	74	10	17	2	0	1	8	0	13	7	0.230	.264 (-13%)	.335 (+3%)	.397 (-25%)	.733 (-12%)	-116.9
1953	PIT	NL	53	139	11	34	6	0	0	17	0	20	12	0.245	.264 (-7%)	.335 (+5%)	.397 (-28%)	.733 (-13%)	-116.9
1954	PIT	NL	96	287	36	83	8	4	3	26	2	43	21	0.289	.261 (+11%)	.333 (+15%)	.390 (-4%)	.723 (+5%)	433.6
1955	PIT	NL	71	207	21	44	8	0	1	18	0	40	16	0.213	.258 (-18%)	.332 (+2%)	.393 (-33%)	.726 (-17%)	-527.9
1956	PIT	NL	12	18	0	2	0	0	0	3	0	1	5	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	ATL	NL	15	30	2	5	1	0	2	7	0	4	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0