Thomas Long

Born: 1860 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/15/1914 in Norristown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-08-29 | Final Game: 1888-08-29

Full name: Thomas L. Long

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Biography

Thomas Long was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the late 19th century. His career was notably short, as he participated in only one game on August 29, 1888. During that game, Long did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, concluding his career with a batting average of .0. While his time in the big leagues was minimal, it reflects the era of baseball's infancy, when many players experienced fleeting careers amidst the evolving landscape of the sport. Long's appearance on the field is a testament to the numerous individuals who contributed to the establishment of professional baseball. The late 1800s were a transformative time in the game, characterized by the transition from amateur play to a more structured professional environment. Though his statistics may not reflect a significant impact on the game, every player from this era played a role in shaping the foundation of baseball as we know it today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.333	0.000	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — 45.4% 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
1888	LS2	AA	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	LS2	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	1