Tom Heintzelman, baseball player, 1973-1978

Tom Heintzelman

Born: 11/3/1946 in St. Charles, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-08-12 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Kenneth Heintzelman

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Biography

Tom Heintzelman was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1970s. He played from 1973 to 1978, appearing in a total of 90 games primarily as a position player. Known for his steady presence on the field, Heintzelman recorded 34 hits and contributed 3 home runs along with 12 RBIs throughout his career. With a batting average of .243, he showcased a solid performance during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Heintzelman's career unfolded during a time when the landscape of baseball was changing, with players beginning to embrace more aggressive styles of play. Despite not being a prolific base stealer—recording 0 stolen bases—his contributions were significant in terms of team dynamics and defensive reliability. Though his playing time was limited, Heintzelman's tenure in the league remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 140 17 34 5 0 3 12 0 14 22 0.243 0.312 0.343 0.655 -85.3

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1973 STL NL 23 29 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.310 — — — — 0.0
1974 STL NL 38 74 10 17 4 0 1 6 0 9 14 0.230 .256 (-11%) .324 (-3%) .369 (-12%) .693 (-8%) -85.3
1977 SFG NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 SFG NL 27 35 2 8 1 0 2 6 0 2 5 0.229 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2B 39 20 50 74 2 16
3B 5 4 3 14 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 SLN 2B 6 3 8 13 0 3
1974 SLN 2B 28 17 39 51 2 12
1974 SLN 3B 2 2 2 5 0 0
1974 SLN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1978 SFN 1B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1978 SFN 2B 5 0 3 10 0 1
1978 SFN 3B 3 2 1 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 40
Third Base 5
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Parsons College Fairfield IA 1966, 1967, 1968