Tony Horton

Born: 12/6/1944 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-07-31 | Final Game: 1970-08-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Anthony Darrin Horton

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Biography

Tony Horton, born in 1944, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1964 until his retirement in 1970. Over the course of his six-season career, Horton played in 636 games and compiled a batting average of .268. He demonstrated power at the plate, amassing 76 home runs and driving in 297 runs. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased speed on the bases, finishing his career with 12 stolen bases. Horton played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the rise of the power hitter and increasing emphasis on offensive production. He was known for his solid hitting and ability to drive in runs, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite facing challenges that often accompany a career in professional sports, Horton left an indelible mark on the game, remembered for his contributions during a dynamic era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
636	2228	251	597	102	15	76	297	12	140	319	0.268	0.313	0.430	0.743	3564.7

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — +9.0% above 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
1964	BOS	AL	36	126	9	28	5	0	1	8	0	3	20	0.222	.250 (-11%)	.312 (-24%)	.377 (-24%)	.690 (-24%)	-518.3
1965	BOS	AL	60	163	23	48	8	1	7	23	0	18	36	0.294	.245 (+20%)	.310 (+16%)	.371 (+30%)	.682 (+24%)	646.5
1966	BOS	AL	6	22	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	5	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	BOS	AL	21	39	2	12	3	0	0	9	0	0	5	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CLE	AL	106	363	35	102	13	4	10	44	3	18	52	0.281	.242 (+16%)	.306 (+5%)	.357 (+18%)	.663 (+12%)	0.0
1968	CLE	AL	133	477	57	119	29	3	14	59	3	34	56	0.249	.236 (+5%)	.298 (+1%)	.340 (+21%)	.638 (+12%)	847.3
1969	CLE	AL	159	625	77	174	25	4	27	93	3	37	91	0.278	.248 (+12%)	.320 (avg)	.369 (+25%)	.689 (+13%)	1359.7
1970	CLE	AL	115	413	48	111	19	3	17	59	3	30	54	0.269	.253 (+6%)	.325 (-2%)	.385 (+17%)	.711 (+9%)	549.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	555	528	4269	318	48	422
OF	24	23	39	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	BOS	1B	8	6	55	3	2	3
1964	BOS	OF	24	23	39	2	0	0
1965	BOS	1B	44	38	311	24	7	30
1966	BOS	1B	6	4	43	5	0	7
1967	BOS	1B	6	6	48	4	4	4
1967	CLE	1B	94	88	763	46	7	62
1968	CLE	1B	128	124	972	63	8	80
1969	CLE	1B	157	157	1179	100	14	130
1970	CLE	1B	112	105	898	73	6	106