Tom Cafego

Born: 8/21/1911 in Whipple, WV, USA

Died: 10/29/1961 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-03 | Final Game: 1937-09-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Thomas Cafego

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Biography

Tom Cafego, born in 1911, had a brief yet noteworthy presence in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s. His professional career spanned only a few days, from September 3 to September 9, 1937, during which he played as a position player. Cafego appeared in a total of 4 games, but he unfortunately finished his major league tenure without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. He also did not register any stolen bases. Despite the limited nature of his playing career, Cafego's journey to the majors reflected the challenges and competitive spirit of the era. While the late 1930s were marked by the rise of baseball legends and the evolving dynamics of the game, Cafego's experience underscores the realities faced by many aspiring players of his time. His brief stint in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reminding fans and historians alike of the countless players who pursued their dreams in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1937	SLA	AL	4	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	SLA	OF	1	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1