Thomas Gilmore

Born: 1853 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/18/1928 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-04-26 | Final Game: 1875-05-01

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Biography

Thomas Gilmore was a professional baseball player born in 1853, whose brief career spanned from April 26 to May 1, 1875. As a position player, he participated in a total of three games during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the early days of the sport into a more organized and structured era. Gilmore finished his short tenure with a batting average of .25, having recorded three hits in his limited appearances. Though he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field during this formative period in baseball history contributed to the growing popularity of the game. Despite the brevity of his career, Gilmore's involvement in the sport came at a pivotal moment when professional baseball was beginning to establish itself as America's pastime. The 1870s were characterized by the formation of professional leagues and the introduction of more standardized rules, which would shape the future of the game. While his statistics may not reflect a long or storied career, Thomas Gilmore remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 12 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.571 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1875 WS6 3 12 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 WS6 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1875 WS6 C 2 0 3 3 3 0
1875 WS6 OF 1 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
Third Base 1
Right Field 1