Tom Messitt

Born: 7/27/1874 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 9/22/1934 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-14 | Final Game: 1899-09-20

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 177 lbs

Full name: Thomas John Messitt

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Biography

Tom Messitt was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who played during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. His career spanned a brief period from September 14 to September 20, 1899, during which he participated in three Major League games. As a position player, Messitt faced the challenges of an evolving sport, where strategies and player roles were still being defined. In his short stint in the big leagues, Messitt recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .091. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, his involvement in Major League Baseball during this formative period contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport’s history. Messitt's experience reflects the competitive nature of the league in that era, where many players vied for their chance on the national stage, often with limited opportunities. His legacy, while modest in terms of statistics, is a reminder of the countless players who laid the groundwork for the game as we know it today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.091	0.091	0.091	0.182	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 67.8% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 74.4% 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
1899	LS3	NL	3	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	0	5	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	LS3	C	3	0	5	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3