Tom Long

Born: 6/1/1890 in Coffeeville, AL, USA

Died: 6/23/1972 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-11 | Final Game: 1917-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Thomas Augustus Long

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Biography

Tom Long was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played as a position player in the Major Leagues from 1911 to 1917. Over his career, Long appeared in 418 games, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat and on the basepaths. He finished his career with 401 hits, a batting average of .269, and recorded 140 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Long was known for his speed, evident in his 65 stolen bases, which reflected the era's growing emphasis on base running and aggressive play. Playing during the early days of the 20th century, Long's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of the game post-deadball era. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his consistent performance and ability to get on base made him a valuable player during his time. Long's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse talents that shaped the sport in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
418	1489	148	401	47	49	6	140	65	79	145	0.269	0.309	0.379	0.688	1385.8

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — near 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
1911	WSN	AL	14	48	1	11	3	0	0	5	4	1	8	0.229	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	WSN	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	STL	NL	140	507	61	149	21	25	2	61	19	31	50	0.294	.250 (+17%)	.318 (+7%)	.332 (+34%)	.651 (+21%)	1628.7
1916	STL	NL	119	403	37	118	11	10	1	33	21	10	43	0.293	.248 (+18%)	.314 (-1%)	.326 (+16%)	.640 (+8%)	322.8
1917	STL	NL	144	530	49	123	12	14	3	41	21	37	44	0.232	.248 (-7%)	.312 (-9%)	.323 (avg)	.635 (-4%)	-565.6