Tom Burgess, baseball player, 1954-1962

Tom Burgess

Born: 9/1/1927 in London, ON, CAN

Died: 11/24/2008 in London, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1954-04-17 | Final Game: 1962-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Roland Burgess

Biography

Tom Burgess was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1962. Born in 1927, he made his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the post-war boom in baseball popularity to the evolving dynamics of the game. Over his career, Burgess appeared in 104 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. Despite facing stiff competition, Burgess recorded a total of 29 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 14 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .177. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 2 stolen bases during his time in the majors. While his statistics may not reflect the achievements of some of his contemporaries, Burgess contributed to the teams he played for, demonstrating the depth and breadth of talent that characterized the league in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His journey through the game underscores the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during this transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 164 19 29 8 1 2 14 2 39 29 0.177 0.332 0.274 0.606 -119.8

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 35 31 283 15 1 27
OF 6 4 6 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 35
Left Field 2
Right Field 4