Tom Cantwell

Born: 12/23/1888 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 4/1/1968 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-05-19 | Final Game: 1910-05-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas Aloysius Cantwell

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Biography

Tom Cantwell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues for a brief period from 1909 to 1910. Born in 1888, Cantwell made his mark during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to rise. He played in a time when pitchers were still heavily relied upon for their ability to control the game, and his performance on the mound reflected that ethos. Over the course of his short career, Cantwell achieved a record of 1-0 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.35. He struck out 7 batters during his tenure in the majors, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters and keep runs to a minimum. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions were significant in the context of the game at the time. Cantwell remains a part of baseball history as a reflection of the evolving role of pitchers in the early 20th century, marking a fleeting but noteworthy chapter in the annals of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	8	1	1	0	0	23.0	18	6	0	10	7	2.35	0

Career ERA 2.35 vs. league average 2.67 across their career seasons — 12.0% better 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
1909	CIN	NL	1	0	6	1	1	0	0	21.7	16	4	7	7	1.66	2.55 (+35%)	-85.1
1910	CIN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.3	2	2	3	0	13.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	5	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.600	0.600	0.800	1.400	0.0

Career AVG .600 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +142.9% above league average.

Career OBP .600 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +92.2% above league average.

Career SLG .800 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +150.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.400 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — +121.6% above 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
1909	CIN	NL	6	5	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	CIN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	1	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	CIN	P	6	1	1	5	0	0
1910	CIN	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Georgetown University	Washington	DC	1906, 1907, 1908, 1909