Tom Dixon

Born: 3/30/1906 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1982 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 181 lbs

Full name: Thomas Penelton Dixon

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Biography

Tom Dixon, born in 1906, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning a unique period in baseball history, he showcases his skills on the field as he continues to contribute to his team. As of now, Dixon has played in 15 games, recording 11 hits and achieving a batting average of .256. Though he has not yet hit a home run, his ability to get on base and drive in runs is evident, as he has accumulated 1 RBI during his tenure. Dixon's playing style emphasizes consistent contact hitting, which is crucial in today’s game, where on-base percentage often outweighs the value of home runs. His journey reflects the evolution of baseball from the early 20th century to the present, where the game has become increasingly dynamic and competitive. As he remains an active participant in the sport, Dixon's continued presence serves as a testament to his dedication and the enduring spirit of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 43 5 11 1 0 0 1 0 5 0 0.256 0.333 0.279 0.612 0.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1930 HIL IND 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1932 HIL EWL 8 20 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1934 BBS NN2 6 21 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 1 3 4 1 1
C 10 10 51 5 1 1
OF 3 2 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 HIL 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1932 HIL 2B 1 1 3 3 1 1
1932 HIL C 5 5 26 2 1 1
1932 HIL OF 2 2 1 0 0 0
1934 BBS C 5 5 25 3 0 0
1934 BBS OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10
Second Base 2
Right Field 3