Tommy Dean, baseball player, 1967-1971

Tommy Dean

Born: 8/30/1945 in Iuka, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-17 | Final Game: 1971-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Tommy Douglas Dean

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Biography

Tommy Dean was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1967 to 1971. Born in 1945, Dean primarily occupied the position player role throughout his career, during which he appeared in 215 games. His playing style was characterized by speed and versatility on the field, although his offensive numbers reflected the challenges he faced during his tenure in the league. Dean finished his career with 95 hits, 4 home runs, and 25 RBIs, while achieving a batting average of .180. He also contributed with 3 stolen bases, showcasing moments of agility despite the overall struggles of his hitting performance. Competing in an era marked by the late stages of the "Golden Age of Baseball," Dean's career unfolded during a transitional period in the sport. This was a time when players were beginning to see the benefits of advanced training and conditioning, yet offensive production was still heavily influenced by the prevailing pitching dominance of the era. Although Dean’s statistics may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions to his teams and his resilience in the face of adversity underscore the tenacity that many players exhibited during the late 1960s and early 1970s. After retiring in 1971, Dean left behind a legacy that reflects the journey of many athletes striving to make their mark in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
215 529 35 95 15 3 4 25 3 42 105 0.180 0.240 0.242 0.482 -2632.8

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.482 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 29.9% 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
1967 LAD NL 12 28 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1969 SDP NL 101 273 14 48 9 2 2 9 0 27 54 0.176 .248 (-29%) .320 (-22%) .369 (-34%) .689 (-28%) -1407.8
1970 SDP NL 61 158 18 35 5 1 2 13 2 11 29 0.222 .253 (-13%) .325 (-17%) .385 (-21%) .711 (-19%) -553.1
1971 SDP NL 41 70 2 8 0 0 0 1 1 4 13 0.114 .249 (-54%) .316 (-49%) .365 (-69%) .682 (-59%) -671.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 2 0 0 0
3B 11 4 4 11 2 1
SS 192 162 276 491 19 93

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 LAN SS 12 11 19 33 1 10
1969 SDN 2B 2 0 2 0 0 0
1969 SDN SS 97 81 139 255 9 41
1970 SDN SS 55 53 84 143 6 30
1971 SDN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1971 SDN 3B 11 4 4 11 2 1
1971 SDN SS 28 17 34 60 3 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 11
Shortstop 192