Tom Hume, baseball player, 1977-1987

Tom Hume

Born: 3/29/1953 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-05-25 | Final Game: 1987-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas Hubert Hume

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Biography

Tom Hume, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1977 to 1987. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing specialization of relief roles. Hume was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, contributing significantly as both a starter and a reliever throughout his career. He recorded a career win-loss record of 57-71 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.85, indicative of his ability to keep runs at bay during his tenure. Hume's effectiveness as a pitcher was highlighted by his 536 strikeouts and 92 saves, showcasing his capacity to close out games and his durability in high-pressure situations. His performance earned him an All-Star selection, marking a peak in his career and recognition among his peers. As a notable figure of his time, Hume's contributions to the game reflected the changing landscape of baseball in the late 20th century, where effective pitching remained a cornerstone of team success. After his retirement on October 2, 1987, Hume left behind a legacy as a reliable arm who navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
57 71 543 55 5 0 92 1086.0 1106 465 88 384 536 3.85 0

Career ERA 3.85 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1977 CIN NL 3 3 14 5 0 0 0 43.0 54 34 17 22 7.12 4.00 (-78%) -448.9
1978 CIN NL 8 11 42 23 3 0 1 174.0 198 80 50 90 4.14 3.69 (-12%) 1392.4
1979 CIN NL 10 9 57 12 2 0 17 163.0 162 50 33 80 2.76 4.00 (+31%) 2893.6
1980 CIN NL 9 10 78 0 0 0 25 137.0 121 39 38 68 2.56 3.84 (+33%) 2165.7
1981 CIN NL 9 4 51 0 0 0 13 67.7 63 26 31 27 3.46 3.58 (+3%) -1684.8
1982 CIN NL 2 6 46 0 0 0 17 63.7 57 22 21 22 3.11 3.86 (+19%) 632.8
1983 CIN NL 3 5 48 0 0 0 9 66.0 66 35 41 34 4.77 3.87 (-23%) -2388.4
1984 CIN NL 4 13 54 8 0 0 3 113.3 142 71 41 59 5.64 3.81 (-48%) -1837.3
1985 CIN NL 3 5 56 0 0 0 3 80.0 65 29 35 50 3.26 3.89 (+16%) -210.1
1986 PHI NL 4 1 48 1 0 0 4 94.3 89 29 34 51 2.77 3.97 (+30%) 1002.6
1987 PHI NL 1 4 38 6 0 0 0 70.7 75 44 41 29 5.60 4.29 (-31%) -2700.7
1987 CIN NL 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 13.3 14 6 2 4 4.05 4.29 (+6%) 450.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
544 184 8 22 4 0 1 13 0 4 71 0.120 0.138 0.158 0.296 0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career OBP .138 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.296 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 58.7% 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
1977 CIN NL 14 10 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1978 CIN NL 43 45 2 3 0 0 0 3 0 2 21 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1979 CIN NL 57 46 1 8 1 0 0 4 0 1 17 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1980 CIN NL 78 16 2 3 2 0 0 4 0 0 5 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1981 CIN NL 51 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 CIN NL 46 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CIN NL 48 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CIN NL 54 22 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1985 CIN NL 56 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 PHI NL 48 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 PHI NL 38 15 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1987 CIN NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1979 NLCS CIN 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 3 0 0 4.0 6 3 0 2 6.75

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1979 NLCS CIN 0 1 3 0 0 4.0 6 3 0 2 6.75

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 543 55 60 195 7 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 CIN P 14 5 1 6 0 0
1978 CIN P 42 23 8 30 1 1
1979 CIN P 57 12 6 27 2 1
1980 CIN P 78 0 9 32 0 3
1981 CIN P 51 0 2 12 0 0
1982 CIN P 46 0 3 9 1 0
1983 CIN P 48 0 3 14 1 3
1984 CIN P 54 8 14 17 0 1
1985 CIN P 56 0 4 12 1 1
1986 PHI P 48 1 8 19 1 1
1987 PHI P 38 6 2 15 0 0
1987 CIN P 11 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 543

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1980 Player of the Week Week of 1980-08-15
1980 TSN Fireman of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CIN NL $100,000
1986 PHI NL $800,000
1985 CIN NL $833,333
Total Career Earnings $1,733,333

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton FL 1972