Tommy Irwin, baseball player, 1938-1938

Tommy Irwin

Born: 12/20/1912 in Altoona, PA, USA

Died: 4/25/1996 in Altoona, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-10-01 | Final Game: 1938-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Thomas Andrew Irwin

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Biography

Tommy Irwin was a professional baseball player born in 1912, whose career spanned a brief yet notable period in the late 1930s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, making his debut on October 1, 1938, and concluding his career just a day later on October 2, 1938. Over the course of his short stint in the major leagues, Irwin appeared in three games and recorded one hit. His batting average stood at .111, and he did not register any home runs or runs batted in, with a total of zero stolen bases to his name. Irwin's career unfolded in an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the high-scoring environments of the 1920s to the more competitive and pitching-dominated games of the late 1930s. Although his time in the majors was limited, Irwin's participation contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the countless players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment. His brief appearance in the big leagues serves as a reminder of the many stories and journeys that make up the narrative of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0.111 0.333 0.111 0.444 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 39.5% 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
1938 CLE AL 3 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 3 0 3 8 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 CLE SS 3 0 3 8 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 1934, 1935