Tom Lasorda

⭐ Hall of Fame 1997

Born: 9/22/1927 in Norristown, PA, USA

Died: 1/7/2021 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-08-05 | Final Game: 1956-07-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas Charles Lasorda

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Biography

Tom Lasorda was a professional baseball player who made a brief but memorable impact in the Major Leagues during his playing career from 1954 to 1956. Primarily a position player, Lasorda appeared in 27 games, where he recorded one hit in 14 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .071. Despite his limited offensive output, Lasorda's contributions to the sport extended far beyond his playing statistics. He became a beloved figure in baseball, known for his passionate approach to the game and his subsequent success as a manager. Lasorda's historical significance lies not only in his playing days but also in his later accomplishments as a manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he led the team to two World Series titles and became a Hall of Fame inductee in 1997. His tenure in the game spanned several decades, during which he became synonymous with the Dodgers organization and an influential figure in baseball culture. Lasorda's legacy is remembered not just for his brief playing career, but for his indelible mark on the game as a leader and mentor, shaping the lives of countless players and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 4 26 6 0 0 1 58.3 53 42 9 56 37 6.48 0

Career ERA 6.48 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 63.9% worse than 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
1954 BRO NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 9.0 8 5 5 5 5.00 3.90 (-28%) 0.0
1955 BRO NL 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 4.0 5 6 6 4 13.50 — 0.0
1956 KC1 AL 0 4 18 5 0 0 1 45.3 40 31 45 28 6.15 3.96 (-55%) -2365.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.071 0.071 0.071 0.143 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 72.4% below league average.

Career OBP .071 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 78.5% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 81.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 80.3% 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
1954 BRO NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 BRO NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1956 KC1 AL 19 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 26 6 3 10 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 BRO P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1955 BRO P 4 1 0 0 0 0
1956 KC1 P 18 5 3 9 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 26

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award - HOF Player
2006 Branch Rickey Award