Tommy Boggs

Born: 10/25/1955 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

Died: 10/5/2022 in Salado, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-07-19 | Final Game: 1985-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas Winton Boggs

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Biography

Tommy Boggs was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1955, who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1985. Over the course of his career, he appeared in the big leagues for teams such as the Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers. Boggs was known for his durability on the mound and his ability to log innings, contributing to his teams during a competitive era in baseball marked by an emphasis on offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. His career record stood at 20-44, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during this period, including the rise of powerful hitters. Boggs recorded a total of 278 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his capacity to generate swings and misses despite not being known for overpowering velocity. He did not register any saves, which signifies that he primarily played as a starter or in middle relief roles rather than as a closer. While his win-loss record may not have shone brightly, Boggs' contributions to his teams were significant in the context of the game during his playing years, as he navigated a landscape filled with both emerging talents and established stars.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
20	44	114	94	10	4	0	584.0	612	274	47	201	278	4.22	0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 10.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1976	TEX	AL	1	7	13	13	3	0	90.3	87	35	34	36	3.49	3.51 (+1%)	-1129.7
1977	TEX	AL	0	3	6	6	0	0	27.3	40	18	12	15	5.93	4.00 (-48%)	313.1
1978	ATL	NL	2	8	16	12	1	1	59.0	80	44	26	21	6.71	3.69 (-82%)	-1973.0
1979	ATL	NL	0	2	3	3	0	0	12.7	21	9	4	1	6.39	4.00 (-60%)	77.3
1980	ATL	NL	12	9	32	26	4	3	192.3	180	73	46	84	3.42	3.84 (+11%)	1183.5
1981	ATL	NL	3	13	25	24	2	0	142.7	140	65	54	81	4.10	3.58 (-14%)	-301.6
1982	ATL	NL	2	2	10	10	0	0	46.3	43	17	22	29	3.30	3.86 (+15%)	331.0
1983	ATL	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	6.3	8	4	1	5	5.68	—	0.0
1985	TEX	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	7.0	13	9	2	6	11.57	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
114	148	7	25	1	0	1	8	0	1	37	0.169	0.173	0.196	0.369	-594.9

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OBP .173 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.369 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1976	TEX	AL	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	TEX	AL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	ATL	NL	16	18	1	3	0	1	1	0	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	ATL	NL	3	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	ATL	NL	32	63	2	10	0	0	2	0	22	0.159	.264 (-40%)	.326 (-52%)	.387 (-59%)	.714 (-56%)	-594.9
1981	ATL	NL	25	46	2	7	1	0	3	0	6	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	ATL	NL	10	17	1	4	0	0	2	0	4	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	ATL	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	TEX	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0