Tom Kirk, baseball player, 1947-1947

Tom Kirk

Born: 9/27/1927 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/1/1974 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-06-24 | Final Game: 1947-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Thomas Daniel Kirk

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Biography

Tom Kirk was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who had a brief career that spanned across a single game in Major League Baseball on June 24, 1947. Primarily serving as a position player, Kirk's appearance in the big leagues came during a time when the post-World War II era was revitalizing the sport, leading to a surge in talent and competition. Despite the high hopes associated with being a major leaguer, Kirk's career statistics reflect a challenging debut; he played one game and finished with zero hits, home runs, runs batted in, and a batting average of 0.0. Though Kirk's time in the MLB was notably short, his journey represents the aspirations and struggles faced by many players in the mid-20th century, where a combination of players returning from military service and the integration of baseball created a complex landscape for aspiring athletes. His story serves as a reminder of the vast number of players who made it to the major leagues, even if only for a fleeting moment, and the rich tapestry of baseball history that includes every player, regardless of their career length.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1947 PHA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games