Tom Bannon

Born: 5/8/1869 in Amesbury, MA, USA

Died: 1/26/1950 in Lynn, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-05-10 | Final Game: 1896-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas Edward Bannon

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Biography

Tom Bannon, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1895 to 1905. Primarily a position player, Bannon made his mark in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensively inclined game that would follow. Over the course of his career, he played in 39 games, achieving a batting average of .265 with 44 hits and 8 RBIs. Known for his speed on the base paths, he recorded 20 stolen bases, showcasing an agile playing style that was becoming increasingly valued in the evolving landscape of baseball. Although Bannon never hit a home run, his contributions as a reliable hitter and base stealer were significant in the context of his era. He played during a time when the game was heavily focused on strategy and speed, and Bannon’s ability to navigate the bases added an essential dynamic to his teams. While his career was relatively short, his impact as a player reflected the characteristics of a formative period in baseball history, paving the way for future generations to embrace a more dynamic and aggressive style of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	166	34	44	7	2	0	8	20	8	9	0.265	0.299	0.331	0.630	-507.1

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1895	NY1	NL	37	159	33	43	6	2	0	8	20	7	8	0.270	.296 (-9%)	.361 (-17%)	.399 (-17%)	.761 (-17%)	-507.1
1896	NY1	NL	2	7	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	0	165	9	14	15
OF	23	0	34	9	6	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1895	NY1	1B	16	165	9	14	15
1895	NY1	OF	21	33	9	5	1
1896	NY1	OF	2	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	16
Left Field	14
Center Field	1
Right Field	8