Tom Brennan, baseball player, 1981-1985

Tom Brennan

Born: 10/30/1952 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-05 | Final Game: 1985-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Martin Brennan

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Biography

Tom Brennan was a professional baseball pitcher known for his time in the major leagues from 1981 until 1985. Born in 1952, Brennan made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve with advancements in training and strategy. Throughout his career, he played in a total of 54 games, finishing with a record of 9-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 102 strikeouts over his career, showcasing his talent and competitive spirit on the mound. Brennan's contributions to the game also included two saves, reflecting his versatility as a pitcher. Despite not having a lengthy career, he left an impact on the teams he played for, navigating the challenges of the early 1980s baseball landscape. His journey through the majors highlights the dedication and resilience required to succeed at the highest level of the sport. By the time he retired on May 27, 1985, Brennan had established himself as a reliable option, remembered by fans and teammates alike for his determination and skill on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 10 64 20 2 1 2 219.0 255 107 20 46 102 4.40 0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 15.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1981 CLE AL 2 2 7 6 1 0 0 48.3 49 17 14 15 3.17 3.58 (+12%) -744.2
1982 CLE AL 4 2 30 4 0 0 2 92.7 112 44 10 46 4.27 3.86 (-11%) 1152.3
1983 CLE AL 2 2 11 5 1 1 0 39.7 45 17 8 21 3.86 3.87 (avg) 512.2
1984 CHW AL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 6.7 8 3 3 3 4.05 — -
1985 LAD NL 1 3 12 4 0 0 0 31.7 41 26 11 17 7.39 3.89 (-90%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 64.7% 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
1981 CLE AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 CLE AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CLE AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CHW AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 LAD NL 12 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 64 20 21 43 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 CLE P 7 6 5 12 1 2
1982 CLE P 30 4 9 13 0 2
1983 CLE P 11 5 4 4 1 0
1984 CHA P 4 1 0 3 0 0
1985 LAN P 12 4 3 11 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 64

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lewis University Romeoville IL 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974