Tommy Heath

Born: 8/18/1913 in Akron, CO, USA

Died: 2/26/1967 in Los Gatos, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-23 | Final Game: 1938-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas George Heath

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Biography

Tommy Heath was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1935 until his retirement in 1938. Over the course of his brief career, Heath appeared in 134 games, during which he recorded 76 hits and achieved a batting average of .23. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed 34 RBIs and hit three home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite a challenging era for hitters. Heath's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era toward a more offensive-minded approach. While he may not have been a star player, his presence on the field during the late 1930s contributed to the rich tapestry of the game as it prepared for the explosive years that followed. Despite finishing his career with no stolen bases, Heath's contributions in key moments reflected the grit and determination of players of his time, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
134	330	36	76	16	2	3	34	0	65	40	0.230	0.357	0.318	0.675	-319.1

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1935	SLA	AL	47	93	10	22	3	0	0	9	20	13	0.237	.279 (-15%)	.342 (+8%)	.399 (-33%)	.742 (-14%)	-140.1
1937	SLA	AL	17	43	4	10	0	2	1	3	10	3	0.233	—	—	—	—	52.7
1938	SLA	AL	70	194	22	44	13	0	2	22	35	24	0.227	.272 (-17%)	.341 (+1%)	.392 (-17%)	.734 (-9%)	-231.7