Tom Carroll

Born: 11/5/1952 in Oriskany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-07-07 | Final Game: 1975-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Michael Carroll

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Biography

Tom Carroll, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 to 1975. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-friendly game. Carroll played with determination and showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 8-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16. Throughout his brief tenure in the league, Carroll recorded a total of 51 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge opposing batters effectively. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to the pitching staff were significant in the context of his teams' efforts during the mid-1970s. Carroll's legacy, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent players of his era, remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest level of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	4	28	20	0	0	0	125.3	120	58	12	70	51	4.16	0

Career ERA 4.16 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1974	CIN	NL	4	3	16	13	0	0	0	78.3	68	32	44	37	3.68	3.63 (-1%)	-3018.4
1975	CIN	NL	4	1	12	7	0	0	0	47.0	52	26	26	14	4.98	3.71 (-34%)	-408.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	40	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	20	0.100	0.122	0.100	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career OBP .122 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 73.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 68.2% 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
1974	CIN	NL	16	26	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	14	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	CIN	NL	12	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	28	20	6	11	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	CIN	P	16	13	5	7	1	0
1975	CIN	P	12	7	1	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	28