Tom Dettore

Born: 11/17/1947 in Canonsburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-06-11 | Final Game: 1976-04-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Thomas Anthony Dettore

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Biography

Tom Dettore, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1973 to April 21, 1976. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a dynamic era characterized by an evolving approach to pitching and offense. Dettore played for a brief period but showcased his abilities on the mound, finishing his career with an 8-11 win-loss record and a 5.21 earned run average (ERA). His career included a total of 106 strikeouts, reflecting a capacity for generating swings and misses, particularly in high-pressure situations. Though Dettore did not record any saves during his time in the league, his contributions as a pitcher were notable in the context of the mid-1970s, a time when the game was seeing the emergence of new strategies and pitching roles. He represented a generation of players who navigated the transition from the traditional playing styles of earlier decades to the more specialized roles that would define future pitching staffs. Dettore's journey through the major leagues remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the experiences of those who contributed to the game during a transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	11	68	15	0	0	0	179.7	196	104	16	78	106	5.21	0

Career ERA 5.21 vs. league average 3.65 across their career seasons — 42.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1973	PIT	NL	0	1	12	1	22.7	33	15	14	13	5.96	3.75 (-59%)	-282.4
1974	CHC	NL	3	5	16	9	64.7	64	30	31	43	4.18	3.63 (-15%)	-
1975	CHC	NL	5	4	36	5	85.3	88	51	31	46	5.38	3.71 (-45%)	-
1976	CHC	NL	0	1	4	0	7.0	11	8	2	4	10.29	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
68	48	3	11	1	0	0	7	0	4	13	0.229	0.288	0.250	0.538	0.0

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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
1973	PIT	NL	12	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1974	CHC	NL	16	20	1	5	1	5	3	4	0.250	—	—	—	—
1975	CHC	NL	36	24	2	6	0	2	1	7	0.250	—	—	—	—
1976	CHC	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—