Tom Kinslow

Born: 1/12/1866 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 2/22/1901 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-06-04 | Final Game: 1898-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Thomas F. Kinslow

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Biography

Tom Kinslow was a professional baseball player born in 1866 who made his mark in the sport during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1886 to 1898, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Kinslow played primarily as a position player and appeared in 380 games throughout his career, demonstrating a consistent ability at the plate with a lifetime batting average of .266. He accumulated 376 hits, including 12 home runs and 222 runs batted in, showcasing his capability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Kinslow was also known for his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 18 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his era, as players began to prioritize both power and speed. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Kinslow's contributions to the game remain a testament to the rich history of baseball and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations. His career statistics reflect a dedicated player who participated in the formative years of professional baseball, leaving a legacy that resonates with the sport's historical narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
380	1414	186	376	40	29	12	222	18	67	103	0.266	0.301	0.361	0.662	-1990.7

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
1886	WS8	NL	3	8	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1887	NY4	AA	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	BRP	PL	64	242	30	64	11	6	4	46	2	10	22	0.264	.260 (+2%)	.336 (-11%)	.351 (+17%)	.687 (+3%)	-19.8
1891	BRO	NL	61	228	22	54	6	0	0	33	3	9	22	0.237	.254 (-7%)	.331 (-20%)	.343 (-23%)	.675 (-22%)	-879.3
1892	BRO	NL	66	246	37	75	6	11	2	40	4	13	17	0.305	.244 (+24%)	.316 (+8%)	.327 (+35%)	.644 (+22%)	732.3
1893	BRO	NL	78	312	38	76	8	4	4	45	4	11	13	0.244	.279 (-13%)	.356 (-24%)	.379 (-12%)	.735 (-18%)	-1168.3
1894	BRO	NL	62	223	39	68	5	6	2	41	4	20	11	0.305	.309 (-1%)	.379 (-4%)	.435 (-6%)	.814 (-5%)	-257.6
1895	PIT	NL	19	62	10	14	2	0	0	5	1	2	2	0.226	.296 (-24%)	.361 (-31%)	.399 (-35%)	.761 (-33%)	-364.8
1896	LS3	NL	8	25	4	7	0	1	0	7	0	1	5	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
1898	WAS	NL	3	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1898	STL	NL	14	53	5	15	2	1	0	4	0	1	7	0.283	.270 (+5%)	.333 (-7%)	.347 (+3%)	.680 (-2%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	11	1	0	0
C	373	1559	383	163	41
OF	2	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1886	WS8	C	3	11	4	0	0
1887	NY4	C	2	6	3	0	0
1890	BRP	C	64	298	72	37	7
1891	BRO	C	61	252	54	26	6
1892	BRO	C	66	355	89	32	6
1893	BRO	C	76	290	80	27	11
1893	BRO	OF	2	1	0	0	0
1894	BRO	1B	1	2	0	0	0
1894	BRO	C	61	217	47	27	4
1895	PIT	C	18	67	10	3	1
1896	LS3	1B	1	9	1	0	0
1896	LS3	C	5	14	3	4	2
1898	WAS	1B	1	0	0	0	0
1898	WAS	C	3	5	3	2	0
1898	SLN	C	14	44	18	5	4