Tom Fitzsimmons, baseball player, 1919-1919

Tom Fitzsimmons

Born: 4/6/1890 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 12/20/1971 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-06-12 | Final Game: 1919-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas William Fitzsimmons

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Biography

Tom Fitzsimmons was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1919. His career spanned a mere two weeks, during which he participated in four games as a position player. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, Fitzsimmons' brief stint in the majors places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. Fitzsimmons' career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players of his era, as he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His time in the league was short-lived, and he did not register any stolen bases during his time on the diamond. While his performance may not have been highlighted in the annals of baseball history, Fitzsimmons remains a part of the collective memory of the game, symbolizing the fleeting nature of opportunity in professional sports. Despite the brevity of his career, he is a reminder of the many players who sought to make their mark in the evolving landscape of baseball during the post-Deadball era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.200 0.000 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 70.2% 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
1919 BRO NL 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 4 0 1 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 BRO 3B 4 0 1 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California Moraga CA 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912