Tom Berry

Born: 12/31/1842 in Chester, PA, USA

Died: 6/6/1915 in Chester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-09-02 | Final Game: 1871-09-02

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Thomas Haney Berry

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Biography

Tom Berry, born in 1842, was an early professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in the sport during its formative years. His career spanned a single day on September 2, 1871, when he played in one game as a position player. Despite the limited nature of his participation, Berry recorded one hit, leading to a batting average of .25. He did not register any home runs or RBIs during his fleeting career, nor did he attempt any stolen bases. Berry's participation in baseball came during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from its amateur roots into a more structured professional sport. The early 1870s were marked by the establishment of professional leagues and the increasing popularity of baseball across the United States. While Berry's time on the field was short-lived, his involvement represents a snapshot of the early professional era, highlighting the players who contributed to the game's growth and development in its infancy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 34.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 28.1% 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
1871 PH1 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 PH1 OF 1 1 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1