Tom Mansell, baseball player, 1879-1884

Tom Mansell

Born: 1/1/1855 in Auburn, NY, USA

Died: 10/6/1934 in Auburn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-10-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Thomas Edward Mansell

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Biography

Tom Mansell was a professional baseball player active from 1879 to 1884, carving out a career during the formative years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1855, he played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 191 games throughout his career. Mansell recorded 199 hits and achieved a batting average of .259, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 74 runs, demonstrating his capacity to produce in clutch situations despite the challenges of playing in a low-scoring era. Mansell's career coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the more chaotic and unpredictable styles of play that characterized its early days. The late 19th century saw the introduction of more organized tactics and strategies, which influenced players like Mansell. While his career statistics might not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions were significant in laying the groundwork for the evolution of the game, reflecting the competitive spirit and enthusiasm that defined the early years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.7 21 12 2 5 3 16.20 0

Career ERA 16.20 vs. league average 3.22 across their career seasons — 403.8% 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
1883 DTN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.7 21 12 5 3 16.20 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
191 767 132 199 23 11 0 74 0 39 22 0.259 0.300 0.318 0.619 279.4

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.613 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
1879 TRN NL 40 177 29 43 6 0 0 11 0 3 9 0.243 .255 (-5%) .270 (-6%) .328 (-16%) .599 (-11%) -256.2
1879 SR1 NL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — -256.2
1883 DTN NL 34 131 22 29 4 1 0 10 0 8 13 0.221 .257 (-14%) .285 (-7%) .345 (-23%) .631 (-16%) -269.1
1883 SL4 AA 28 112 23 45 8 1 0 24 0 7 0 0.402 .257 (+56%) .285 (+53%) .345 (+42%) .631 (+47%) -269.1
1884 CN2 AA 65 266 49 66 4 6 0 23 0 15 0 0.248 .243 (+2%) .278 (+8%) .327 (-6%) .606 (avg) 90.5
1884 CL5 AA 23 77 9 15 1 3 0 6 0 6 0 0.195 .243 (-20%) .278 (-6%) .327 (-13%) .606 (-10%) 90.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 191 0 231 22 84 2
P 1 0 1 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 TRN OF 40 0 63 3 23 1
1879 SR1 OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1883 DTN OF 34 0 35 12 15 1
1883 DTN P 1 0 1 0 1 0
1883 SL4 OF 28 0 32 1 9 0
1884 CN2 OF 65 0 88 3 30 0
1884 CL5 OF 23 0 11 3 7 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Left Field 127
Center Field 29
Right Field 37