Tom Cheney

Born: 10/14/1934 in Morgan, GA, USA

Died: 11/1/2001 in Rome, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-21 | Final Game: 1966-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas Edgar Cheney

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Biography

Tom Cheney, born in 1934, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 until 1966. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Cheney carved out a niche as a reliable arm during his career. He finished with a win-loss record of 19-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77, showcasing his ability to keep games within reach for his teams. With a total of 345 strikeouts and 2 saves, Cheney demonstrated a capacity to dominate hitters at times, particularly during the peak years of his career. Competing in an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and offensive strategies, Cheney's contributions were significant amidst the evolving game of the late 1950s and early 1960s. His tenure included stints with several teams, where he became known for his resilience on the mound. Though his overall record may not reflect a perennial All-Star, Cheney's impact on the game and his role as a dependable pitcher during a formative period in baseball history remain noteworthy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	29	115	71	13	8	2	466.0	382	195	53	245	345	3.77	0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — near 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
1957	STL	NL	0	1	4	3	0	0	0	9.0	6	5	15	10	5.00	3.83 (-30%)	-
1959	STL	NL	0	1	11	2	0	0	0	11.7	17	9	11	8	6.94	3.90 (-78%)	-
1960	PIT	NL	2	2	11	8	1	1	0	52.0	44	23	33	35	3.98	3.82 (-4%)	-680.4
1961	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	1	4	4	0	0.00	—	0.0
1961	WS2	AL	1	3	10	7	0	0	0	29.7	32	29	26	20	8.80	4.03 (-118%)	-2487.9
1962	WS2	AL	7	9	37	23	4	3	1	173.3	134	61	97	147	3.17	3.96 (+20%)	1888.4
1963	WS2	AL	8	9	23	21	7	4	0	136.3	99	41	40	97	2.71	3.46 (+22%)	580.8
1964	WS2	AL	1	3	15	6	1	0	1	48.7	45	20	13	25	3.70	3.58 (-3%)	-1805.9
1966	WS2	AL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	5.3	4	3	6	3	5.06	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
121	133	8	18	2	0	0	9	0	5	32	0.135	0.167	0.150	0.317	-608.6

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.317 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1957	STL	NL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	STL	NL	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	PIT	NL	11	17	2	3	1	2	1	4	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	PIT	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	WS2	AL	13	8	1	4	1	3	0	2	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	WS2	AL	37	48	1	3	0	1	3	11	0.062	—	—	—	—	-608.6
1963	WS2	AL	26	46	2	5	0	1	0	10	0.109	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	WS2	AL	15	12	1	3	0	2	0	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	WS2	AL	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0