Tommy McCraw

Born: 11/21/1940 in Malvern, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-06-04 | Final Game: 1975-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Tommy Lee McCraw

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Biography

Tommy McCraw, born in 1940, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a professional baseball career spanning from 1963 to 1975. Over the course of his 1,468 games in Major League Baseball, McCraw compiled a batting average of .246, amassing 972 hits, including 75 home runs and 404 RBIs. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 143 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games not just with his bat but also with his agility. McCraw played during an era that was marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style in the 1960s and 1970s. His contributions were particularly notable as he adapted to the evolving dynamics of baseball, bringing a blend of power and speed to the teams he represented. McCraw’s career remains a testament to the hard work and dedication of a player who found ways to contribute meaningfully to his teams throughout his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1468	3956	484	972	149	42	75	404	143	332	544	0.246	0.309	0.361	0.670	-1267.1

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.685 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
1963	CHW	AL	102	280	38	71	11	3	6	33	15	21	46	0.254	.246 (+3%)	.308 (avg)	.371 (+2%)	.680 (+1%)	25.6
1964	CHW	AL	125	368	47	96	11	5	6	36	15	32	65	0.261	.250 (+4%)	.312 (+4%)	.377 (-3%)	.690 (avg)	53.2
1965	CHW	AL	133	273	38	65	12	1	5	21	12	25	48	0.238	.245 (-3%)	.310 (-1%)	.371 (-7%)	.682 (-4%)	-176.2
1966	CHW	AL	151	389	49	89	16	4	5	48	20	29	40	0.229	.248 (-8%)	.309 (-7%)	.376 (-13%)	.685 (-10%)	-779.2
1967	CHW	AL	125	453	55	107	18	3	11	45	24	33	55	0.236	.242 (-3%)	.306 (-6%)	.357 (+1%)	.663 (-2%)	-240.5
1968	CHW	AL	136	477	51	112	16	12	9	44	20	36	58	0.235	.236 (-1%)	.298 (-2%)	.340 (+10%)	.638 (+5%)	250.3
1969	CHW	AL	93	240	21	62	12	2	2	25	1	21	24	0.258	.248 (+4%)	.320 (+2%)	.369 (-5%)	.689 (-2%)	-66.7
1970	CHW	AL	129	332	39	73	11	2	6	31	12	21	50	0.220	.253 (-13%)	.325 (-16%)	.385 (-17%)	.711 (-17%)	-1129.6
1971	WS2	AL	122	207	33	44	6	4	7	25	3	19	38	0.213	.249 (-15%)	.316 (-8%)	.365 (+4%)	.682 (-1%)	-108.8
1972	CLE	AL	129	391	43	101	12	5	7	33	12	41	47	0.258	.243 (+6%)	.310 (+7%)	.353 (+4%)	.664 (+5%)	438.2
1973	LAA	AL	99	264	25	70	7	0	3	24	3	30	42	0.265	.256 (+3%)	.325 (+6%)	.378 (-14%)	.703 (-5%)	-132.1
1974	LAA	AL	56	119	21	34	8	0	3	17	2	12	13	0.286	.256 (+11%)	.324 (+7%)	.369 (+16%)	.693 (+12%)	236.1
1974	CLE	AL	45	112	17	34	8	0	3	17	0	5	11	0.304	.256 (+18%)	.324 (+4%)	.369 (+23%)	.693 (+14%)	236.1
1975	CLE	AL	23	51	7	14	1	1	2	5	4	7	7	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.327 (+11%)	.374 (+21%)	.701 (+16%)	137.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	911	600	6581	513	68	552
OF	431	339	615	19	13	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	CHA	1B	97	69	673	47	5	65
1964	CHA	1B	84	58	601	37	5	57
1964	CHA	OF	36	32	36	4	2	0
1965	CHA	1B	72	14	251	22	2	18
1965	CHA	OF	64	46	85	2	2	0
1966	CHA	1B	121	66	843	67	9	56
1966	CHA	OF	41	29	50	1	0	0
1967	CHA	1B	123	112	1167	110	11	92
1967	CHA	OF	6	4	10	0	0	0
1968	CHA	1B	135	123	1285	93	20	103
1969	CHA	1B	44	17	254	14	3	21
1969	CHA	OF	41	38	48	1	0	0
1970	CHA	1B	59	31	357	33	5	34
1970	CHA	OF	49	39	70	2	4	0
1971	WS2	1B	30	0	44	1	1	3
1971	WS2	OF	60	41	90	1	4	0
1972	CLE	1B	38	35	345	26	3	29
1972	CLE	OF	84	67	159	2	0	0
1973	CAL	1B	25	22	219	22	1	27
1973	CAL	OF	34	29	49	3	0	1
1974	CAL	1B	29	17	147	11	0	10
1974	CAL	OF	12	10	15	3	0	1
1974	CLE	1B	38	27	285	24	3	28
1974	CLE	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1975	CLE	1B	16	9	110	6	0	9
1975	CLE	OF	3	3	2	0	1	0