Tom Evans, baseball player, 1997-2000

Tom Evans

Born: 7/9/1974 in Kirkland, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-09-02 | Final Game: 2000-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Thomas John Evans

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Biography

Tom Evans was a professional baseball player born in 1974, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2000. Over his career, he appeared in 42 games, making a modest yet notable contribution to his teams. Evans recorded 26 hits, which included one home run and drove in a total of 7 runs, finishing with a batting average of .255. His gameplay did not feature stolen bases, indicating a more traditional style focused on contact hitting rather than speed on the bases. Evans' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing power of hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. Although his tenure in the majors was relatively brief, his achievements reflect the challenges faced by players during this era, as they navigated the complexities of competition at the highest level. Despite having a limited number of games played, Evans remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 102 17 26 6 0 1 7 0 13 25 0.255 0.347 0.343 0.691 -11.0

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1997 TOR AL 12 38 7 11 2 0 1 2 0 2 10 0.289 — — — — 0.0
1998 TOR AL 7 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 TEX AL 23 54 10 15 4 0 0 5 0 10 13 0.278 .270 (+3%) .344 (+14%) .437 (-20%) .782 (-5%) -11.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 2 0 0
3B 40 30 26 65 9 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 TOR 3B 12 11 9 24 3 1
1998 TOR 3B 7 2 5 3 1 0
2000 TEX 1B 1 0 1 2 0 0
2000 TEX 3B 21 17 12 38 5 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Third Base 40
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 TEX AL $220,000
Total Career Earnings $220,000