Tom Cahill, baseball player, 1891-1891

Tom Cahill

Born: 1868 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 12/25/1894 in Scranton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-04-09 | Final Game: 1891-10-04

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Thomas H. Cahill

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Biography

Tom Cahill, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the early evolution of the game and the transition from the deadball era. Cahill's career spanned from 1891 to 1904, during which he played a total of 119 games. Known for his versatile skills as a position player, he recorded 109 hits and demonstrated notable speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 38 stolen bases. Cahill's offensive contributions included 44 RBIs and a batting average of .253, complemented by three home runs. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of his era, as he navigated a rapidly changing baseball landscape that was beginning to embrace more dynamic play. While his tenure in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, Cahill remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, contributing to the game's development during a transformative time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
119 430 68 109 17 7 3 44 38 41 51 0.253 0.327 0.347 0.674 -49.0

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — near 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
1891 LS2 AA 119 430 68 109 17 7 3 44 38 41 51 0.253 .254 (avg) .331 (-1%) .343 (+1%) .675 (avg) -49.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 6 16 1 2
3B 2 0 4 2 0 0
C 55 0 234 84 24 5
OF 12 0 21 3 1 0
SS 49 0 120 136 43 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1891 LS2 2B 6 0 6 16 1 2
1891 LS2 3B 2 0 4 2 0 0
1891 LS2 C 55 0 234 84 24 5
1891 LS2 OF 12 0 21 3 1 0
1891 LS2 SS 49 0 120 136 43 24

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 55
Second Base 6
Third Base 2
Shortstop 49
Left Field 9
Center Field 2
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross Worcester MA 1886, 1887, 1888
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1890, 1891