Tom Downey

Born: 1/1/1884 in Lewiston, ME, USA

Died: 8/3/1961 in Passaic, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-05-07 | Final Game: 1915-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Thomas Edward Downey

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Biography

Tom Downey was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who enjoyed a career spanning from 1909 to 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Downey made a notable impact in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively-minded game. Over the course of his career, he played in 651 games, amassing a total of 520 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .240. His offensive contributions included 7 home runs and 188 RBIs, along with a respectable total of 87 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and base-running abilities. While Downey may not have been among the most heralded players of his time, his consistent performance and versatility on the field provided valuable depth to the teams he played for. His career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, as the sport began to embrace more dynamic styles of play, setting the stage for the offensive explosions that would define later decades. Downey's legacy, though perhaps overshadowed by contemporaries, remains a testament to the skill and dedication of early 20th-century baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
651	2170	256	520	69	25	7	188	87	198	206	0.240	0.306	0.304	0.610	-2812.6

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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	CIN	NL	119	416	39	96	9	6	1	32	16	32	34	0.231	.244 (-6%)	.306 (-6%)	.312 (-8%)	.618 (-7%)	-530.9
1910	CIN	NL	111	378	43	102	9	3	2	32	12	34	28	0.270	.249 (+8%)	.317 (+5%)	.326 (avg)	.644 (+2%)	223.3
1911	CIN	NL	111	360	50	94	16	7	0	36	10	44	38	0.261	.266 (-2%)	.336 (+3%)	.356 (-3%)	.693 (-1%)	9.5
1912	PHI	NL	54	171	27	50	6	3	1	23	3	21	20	0.292	.268 (+9%)	.335 (+10%)	.358 (+6%)	.694 (+8%)	268.7
1912	CHC	NL	13	22	4	4	0	2	0	4	0	1	5	0.182	—	—	—	—	268.7
1914	BUF	FL	151	541	69	118	20	3	2	42	35	40	55	0.218	.255 (-15%)	.322 (-15%)	.339 (-18%)	.661 (-17%)	-1788.6
1915	BUF	FL	92	282	24	56	9	1	1	19	11	26	26	0.199	.250 (-21%)	.318 (-16%)	.332 (-25%)	.651 (-21%)	-994.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	6	0	1	0
2B	184	0	404	543	49	73
3B	135	41	177	257	36	16
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
SS	306	186	648	887	168	104

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	CIN	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1909	CIN	SS	119	119	260	363	62	54
1910	CIN	3B	41	41	65	89	15	8
1910	CIN	SS	68	67	136	192	45	18
1911	CIN	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1911	CIN	2B	6	0	15	22	4	2
1911	CIN	3B	5	0	3	10	1	0
1911	CIN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1911	CIN	SS	93	0	198	267	48	26
1912	PHI	3B	46	0	57	76	16	3
1912	PHI	SS	3	0	10	12	4	2
1912	CHN	2B	1	0	0	3	0	0
1912	CHN	3B	3	0	3	4	1	0
1912	CHN	SS	5	0	8	11	5	0
1914	BUF	2B	129	0	265	388	26	49
1914	BUF	3B	5	0	8	15	0	2
1914	BUF	SS	16	0	31	35	3	3
1915	BUF	1B	1	0	5	0	1	0
1915	BUF	2B	48	0	124	130	19	22
1915	BUF	3B	35	0	41	63	3	3
1915	BUF	SS	2	0	5	7	1	1