Tom Barlow

Born: 1852 in NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-05-02 | Final Game: 1875-07-30

Full name: Thomas H. Barlow

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Biography

Tom Barlow, born in 1852, was an influential position player in the early years of professional baseball, showcasing his talents from 1872 until his retirement on July 30, 1875. During his brief but impactful career, Barlow played in 126 games, amassing a notable 175 hits with a commendable batting average of .29. He was recognized for his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 27 bases, which reflected the evolving style of play during the formative years of the sport. Barlow's contributions included 32 runs batted in and a solitary home run, underscoring his role as a reliable offensive player in a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic phase. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities was significant for his teams, as he helped shape the strategies of the game during its early competitive landscape. Despite the brevity of his career, Tom Barlow left a lasting impression on the sport, representing a pivotal era in baseball history where the foundations for modern play were being established.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
126 604 120 175 6 3 1 32 27 10 5 0.290 0.301 0.315 0.616 -235.8

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.616 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
1872 BR2 37 171 34 54 1 0 0 8 7 3 2 0.316 .285 (+11%) .296 (+10%) .347 (-8%) .644 (+1%) 63.6
1873 BR2 55 269 48 74 0 2 1 12 3 5 1 0.275 .290 (-5%) .304 (-5%) .357 (-16%) .661 (-11%) -426.5
1874 HR1 32 155 37 46 5 1 0 12 17 2 2 0.297 .273 (+9%) .282 (+8%) .333 (+3%) .615 (+5%) 127.1
1875 NH1 1 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1875 BR2 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 2 0 2 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 91 35 247 106 111 4
SS 38 33 70 137 46 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR2 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1872 BR2 C 36 35 90 48 44 1
1872 BR2 SS 4 1 1 4 1 0
1873 BR2 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1873 BR2 C 55 0 157 58 67 3
1873 BR2 SS 1 0 1 2 1 0
1874 HR1 SS 32 32 65 126 42 4
1875 NH1 SS 1 0 3 5 2 0
1875 BR2 2B 1 0 2 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 90
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Shortstop 38