Tom Fleming, baseball player, 1899-1904

Tom Fleming

Born: 11/20/1873 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/26/1957 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-19 | Final Game: 1904-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Thomas Vincent Fleming

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Biography

Tom Fleming, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the major leagues from 1899 to 1904. Primarily known as a position player, Fleming participated in 30 games, during which he recorded 22 hits and drove in 6 runs. His batting average settled at .222, reflecting the challenges players faced during the early years of professional baseball, a time characterized by the burgeoning popularity of the sport and the evolution of playing styles. While Fleming did not hit any home runs, he did manage to steal one base, showcasing a hint of speed that might have contributed to his overall gameplay. His career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball history, when the game was transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century into a more organized and strategic sport. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, Fleming remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball, illustrating the journeys of countless players who contributed to the game's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 99 11 22 1 1 0 6 1 2 11 0.222 0.238 0.253 0.490 -455.7

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.490 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — 26.0% 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
1899 NY1 NL 22 77 9 16 1 1 0 4 1 1 7 0.208 .282 (-26%) .343 (-37%) .366 (-33%) .710 (-35%) -455.7
1902 PHI NL 5 16 2 6 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1904 PHI NL 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 28 1 38 8 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1899 NY1 OF 22 0 35 5 4 0
1902 PHI OF 5 0 3 2 0 0
1904 PHI OF 1 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 22
Right Field 6