Tom Crooke

Born: 7/26/1884 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 4/5/1929 in Quantico, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-29 | Final Game: 1910-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Aloysius Crooke

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Biography

Tom Crooke was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played in the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His Major League career spanned a brief period from September 29, 1909, to May 9, 1910, during which he appeared in 11 games. As a position player, Crooke showcased his abilities primarily as a hitter, finishing his career with a batting average of .214. He recorded 6 hits and drove in 3 runs, while also stealing 1 base, demonstrating his potential to contribute offensively. While Crooke's time in the majors was relatively short, it reflected the challenges faced by players of that era trying to establish themselves in a competitive environment. Though he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field and his contributions during his brief stint in the league remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry, highlighting the many stories of players who sought to make their mark in the sport, even if their careers were fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	28	3	6	2	0	0	3	1	3	5	0.214	0.290	0.286	0.576	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1909	WSN	AL	3	7	2	2	1	0	0	2	1	2	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	WSN	AL	8	21	1	4	1	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	8	80	2	1	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	WS1	1B	3	3	31	0	1	3
1910	WS1	1B	5	5	49	2	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	8