Todd Cunningham, baseball player, 2013-2016

Todd Cunningham

Born: 3/20/1989 in Jacksonville, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-07-30 | Final Game: 2016-07-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Thomas David Cunningham

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Biography

Todd Cunningham was a professional baseball player born in 1989, whose career spanned from 2013 to 2016. Primarily serving as a position player, Cunningham made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in 67 games over the course of his career. Known for his speed and defensive versatility, he recorded 25 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing with a batting average of .207. Despite not hitting any home runs, Cunningham showcased his ability to steal bases, successfully swiping 2 throughout his time in the league. Cunningham's career unfolded during a period when baseball was witnessing a significant evolution in playing styles, with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and analytics. Although he did not achieve the offensive numbers often associated with stars of his era, his contributions in the field and on the base paths exemplified the skills valued by teams looking for role players who could round out a roster. After his retirement on July 25, 2016, Cunningham remained a part of the fabric of baseball history, representing a generation of players navigating the challenges of a changing game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 121 20 25 7 0 0 5 2 6 26 0.207 0.256 0.264 0.520 -333.7

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 34.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 28.2% 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
2013 ATL NL 8 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2015 ATL NL 39 86 13 19 4 0 0 4 2 5 17 0.221 .254 (-13%) .316 (-12%) .404 (-34%) .721 (-24%) -333.7
2016 LAA AL 20 27 5 4 3 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.148 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 52 25 66 3 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 ATL OF 7 0 0 0 0 0
2015 ATL OF 27 19 47 1 0 1
2016 LAA OF 18 6 19 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 44
Center Field 3
Right Field 7
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 ATL NL $507,500
Total Career Earnings $507,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Jacksonville State University Jacksonville AL 2008, 2009, 2010