Tom Leahy

Born: 6/2/1869 in New Haven, CT, USA

Died: 6/11/1951 in New Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-05-18 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Thomas Joseph Leahy

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Biography

Tom Leahy was a professional baseball player born in 1869, who played as a position player primarily during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would emerge in the following decades. His Major League career spanned from May 18, 1897, to October 7, 1905, during which he appeared in 131 games. Leahy recorded 105 hits, achieving a batting average of .256, and contributed 42 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Though he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 18 stolen bases. Leahy's playing style reflected the characteristics of his era, where contact hitting and base running were often prioritized over power hitting. His contributions on the field were significant for the teams he played with, as he provided a solid defensive presence and a reliable option at the plate. While not a household name, Tom Leahy's career is a testament to the players of his time who laid the groundwork for the future of baseball, showcasing the evolution of the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
131	410	54	105	15	9	0	42	18	44	50	0.256	0.348	0.337	0.685	17.6

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.685 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1897	PIT	NL	24	92	10	24	3	3	12	3	7	10	0.261	.291 (-11%)	.354 (-10%)	.387 (-7%)	.741 (-8%)	-151.5
1897	WAS	NL	19	52	12	20	2	1	7	6	9	7	0.385	.291 (+32%)	.354 (+49%)	.387 (+19%)	.741 (+34%)	-151.5
1898	WAS	NL	15	55	10	10	2	0	5	6	8	6	0.182	.270 (-33%)	.333 (-11%)	.347 (-37%)	.680 (-24%)	-186.7
1901	MLA	AL	33	99	18	24	6	2	10	3	11	5	0.242	.271 (-11%)	.326 (+6%)	.359 (-5%)	.686 (+1%)	53.9
1901	PHA	AL	5	15	1	5	1	0	1	0	1	5	0.333	—	—	—	—	53.9
1905	STL	NL	35	97	3	22	1	3	7	0	8	17	0.227	.248 (-9%)	.307 (-7%)	.322 (-7%)	.629 (-7%)	-116.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	7	0	14	25	3	3
3B	23	0	26	43	11	2
C	65	28	203	72	17	6
OF	27	0	37	3	5	0
SS	1	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1897	PIT	3B	6	0	4	11	6	1
1897	PIT	C	6	0	15	2	1	0
1897	PIT	OF	13	0	28	1	2	0
1897	WAS	2B	3	0	3	14	2	0
1897	WAS	3B	5	0	6	6	1	0
1897	WAS	C	1	0	1	1	1	1
1897	WAS	OF	10	0	6	2	3	0
1898	WAS	2B	3	0	10	8	0	2
1898	WAS	3B	12	0	16	26	4	1
1901	MLA	2B	1	0	1	3	1	1
1901	MLA	C	28	0	93	35	8	4
1901	MLA	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
1901	PHA	C	1	0	3	3	0	0
1901	PHA	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0
1901	PHA	SS	1	0	2	0	0	0
1905	SLN	C	29	28	91	31	7	1