Tom Gettinger

Born: 12/11/1868 in Frederick, MD, USA

Died: 7/26/1943 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-09-21 | Final Game: 1895-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lewis Thomas Leyton Gettinger

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Biography

Tom Gettinger was a professional baseball player born in 1868, whose career spanned from 1889 to 1895. He played primarily as a position player during an era when baseball was transitioning from the excitement of the Deadball Era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. Over the course of his career, Gettinger participated in 125 games, amassing 131 hits that contributed to a batting average of .26. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 64 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his team. In addition to his hitting prowess, Gettinger demonstrated notable speed on the bases, finishing his career with 14 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the late 19th century, a time when players were beginning to experiment with more aggressive base running and power hitting. Despite his relatively short career, Gettinger's contributions to the game during this formative period helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	6.3	13	5	1	1	0	7.11	0

Career ERA 7.11 vs. league average 4.77 across their career seasons — 48.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1895	LS3	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	6.3	13	5	1	0	7.11	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	503	61	131	18	10	6	64	14	30	16	0.260	0.306	0.372	0.678	-936.4

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — near 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
1889	SL4	AA	4	16	2	7	0	0	1	2	0	2	1	0.438	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	SL4	AA	58	227	31	54	7	5	3	30	8	20	0	0.238	.260 (-9%)	.336 (-10%)	.351 (avg)	.687 (-5%)	-250.1
1895	LS3	NL	63	260	28	70	11	5	2	32	6	8	15	0.269	.296 (-9%)	.361 (-18%)	.399 (-7%)	.761 (-12%)	-686.2