Tom Filer

Born: 12/1/1956 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-06-08 | Final Game: 1992-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas Carson Filer

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Biography

Tom Filer, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1992. Filer made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the transition from the pitching-dominant eras of the 1970s to the more offensive environment of the 1990s. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, he carved out a niche as a reliable reliever and spot starter throughout his tenure. Over the course of his career, Filer recorded a win-loss record of 22-17 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. He accumulated a total of 115 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts. While he never recorded a save, Filer's presence in the bullpen was instrumental for several teams during his playing days. His contributions to the game were felt beyond the box score, as he was respected by teammates and opponents alike for his work ethic and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	17	67	51	2	1	0	307.3	314	145	29	107	115	4.25	0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 11.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1982	CHC	NL	1	2	8	8	0	0	40.7	50	25	18	15	5.53	3.86 (-43%)	-
1985	TOR	AL	7	0	11	9	0	0	48.7	38	21	18	24	3.88	3.89 (avg)	-635.2
1988	ATL	AL	5	8	19	16	2	1	101.7	108	50	33	39	4.43	3.73 (-19%)	-
1989	ATL	AL	7	3	13	13	0	0	72.3	74	29	23	20	3.61	3.71 (+3%)	-
1990	ATL	AL	2	3	7	4	0	0	22.0	26	15	9	8	6.14	3.86 (-59%)	-
1992	NYN	NL	0	1	9	1	0	0	22.0	18	5	6	9	2.05	3.75 (+45%)	-121.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
68	15	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.067	0.067	0.133	0.200	0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 74.0% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 79.3% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 71.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1982	CHC	NL	8	12	1	1	1	7	0.083	—	—	—	—
1985	TOR	AL	11	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	ATL	AL	19	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	ATL	AL	14	0	1	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	ATL	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	NYN	NL	9	3	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—