Tom Gunning

Born: 3/4/1862 in Newmarket, NH, USA

Died: 3/17/1931 in Fall River, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-26 | Final Game: 1889-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Thomas Francis Gunning

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Biography

Tom Gunning was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the evolution of the game as it transitioned away from the deadball era. Gunning's career spanned from 1884 to 1889, during which he took the field in 146 games. As a position player, he was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 38 stolen bases, a valuable asset during an era when aggressive base running was a key component of the game. Throughout his career, Gunning accumulated 110 hits and recorded a batting average of .205. He contributed to his teams with 2 home runs and 46 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite his modest batting average. Gunning's playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, emphasizing speed and defense while adapting to the changing dynamics of baseball in the late 1800s. His contributions to the game, while perhaps overshadowed by the stars of the era, remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
146	537	79	110	12	4	2	46	38	16	84	0.205	0.235	0.253	0.488	-1608.4

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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
1884	BSN	NL	12	45	4	5	1	1	0	2	0	1	12	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1885	BSN	NL	48	174	17	32	3	0	0	15	0	5	29	0.184	.244 (-25%)	.287 (-28%)	.325 (-38%)	.613 (-33%)	-862.2
1886	BSN	NL	27	98	15	22	2	1	0	7	3	3	19	0.224	.246 (-9%)	.302 (-18%)	.331 (-20%)	.634 (-19%)	-292.1
1887	PHI	NL	28	104	22	27	6	1	1	16	18	5	6	0.260	.270 (-4%)	.331 (-8%)	.373 (-2%)	.705 (-5%)	-93.6
1888	PH4	AA	23	92	18	18	0	0	0	5	14	2	14	0.196	.238 (-18%)	.290 (-18%)	.319 (-39%)	.610 (-29%)	-360.5
1889	PH4	AA	8	24	3	6	0	1	1	1	3	0	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0