Tom Catterson, baseball player, 1908-1909

Tom Catterson

Born: 8/25/1884 in Warwick, RI, USA

Died: 2/5/1920 in Portland, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-19 | Final Game: 1909-05-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas Henry Catterson

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Biography

Tom Catterson, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. Catterson's career spanned from 1908 to 1909, during a transitional period in baseball that saw the game moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. He played as a position player and participated in a total of 28 games, where he recorded 17 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 3 runs. His batting average stood at .198, reflecting the challenges many hitters faced during this time. Although his time in the majors was brief, Catterson's contributions to his teams were notable for the era, where players often had to adapt to the evolving dynamics of the sport. With no stolen bases recorded, Catterson's playing style was more focused on getting on base and making contact rather than speed. His career, while not extensively documented, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, showcasing the experiences of players who contributed to the game's history during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 86 5 17 1 1 1 3 0 8 16 0.198 0.274 0.267 0.541 -111.8

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
1908 BRO NL 19 68 5 13 1 1 1 2 0 5 13 0.191 .240 (-21%) .298 (-14%) .306 (-9%) .605 (-11%) -111.8
1909 BRO NL 9 18 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 24 22 44 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 BRO OF 18 18 39 1 1 0
1909 BRO OF 6 4 5 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 18
Center Field 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Rhode Island Kingston RI 1903
Villanova University Villanova PA 1905