Thomas Griffin, baseball player, 1884-1884

Thomas Griffin

Born: 1857 in Titusville, PA, USA

Died: 4/17/1933 in Rockford, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-27 | Final Game: 1884-10-11

Height: 6'0"

Full name: Thomas William Griffin

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Biography

Thomas Griffin was a professional baseball player born in 1857 who played during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to more modern styles of play. His career spanned a brief period from 1884 to 1884, during which he competed as a position player. Over the course of his 11 games in the major leagues, Griffin recorded 9 hits, resulting in a batting average of .22. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the early fabric of the game. Griffin's playing style reflected the norms of his era, where speed and contact hitting were emphasized, although he did not record any stolen bases during his time in the league. Despite the brevity of his career, Griffin’s involvement in the formative years of baseball highlights the evolution of the sport as it began to gain popularity and structure. His contributions, albeit limited in statistical achievements, served as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal time of growth and change in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 41 5 9 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.220 0.273 0.268 0.541 0.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
1884 MLU UA 11 41 5 9 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.220 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 0 100 1 9 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 MLU 1B 11 0 100 1 9 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11