Tom O'Brien, baseball player, 1897-1900

Tom O'Brien

Born: 2/20/1873 in Verona, PA, USA

Died: 2/3/1901 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-05-10 | Final Game: 1900-10-13

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas J. O'Brien

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Biography

Tom O'Brien, born in 1873, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1897 to 1900. Over the course of his career, O'Brien appeared in 428 games, amassing 437 hits and demonstrating a keen ability to contribute offensively with a batting average of .278. His prowess at the plate was complemented by his power-hitting capability, as he registered 10 home runs and drove in 229 runs. O'Brien also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 55 bases during his tenure. O'Brien's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era towards a more dynamic style of play. His contributions to the game not only reflected the skills of a well-rounded player but also highlighted the competitive spirit of a league that was beginning to embrace more aggressive offensive strategies. Although his career was relatively brief, O'Brien left a mark as a reliable hitter and a key player for the teams he represented, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
428 1573 249 437 60 24 10 229 55 120 87 0.278 0.341 0.366 0.707 250.7

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.709 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
1897 BLN NL 50 147 25 37 6 0 0 32 7 20 15 0.252 .291 (-14%) .354 (-1%) .387 (-24%) .741 (-13%) -290.9
1898 BLN NL 18 60 9 13 0 0 0 14 0 10 3 0.217 .270 (-20%) .333 (+1%) .347 (-38%) .680 (-19%) -126.6
1898 PIT NL 107 413 53 107 10 8 1 45 13 25 25 0.259 .270 (-4%) .333 (-5%) .347 (-5%) .680 (-5%) -126.6
1899 NY1 NL 151 577 101 171 22 10 6 77 23 44 26 0.296 .282 (+5%) .343 (+2%) .366 (+9%) .710 (+6%) 598.9
1900 PIT NL 102 376 61 109 22 6 3 61 12 21 18 0.290 .279 (+4%) .338 (+3%) .366 (+10%) .705 (+7%) 461.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 112 0 1073 39 41 56
2B 12 0 26 30 5 4
3B 29 0 22 47 13 3
OF 262 0 495 46 42 17
SS 8 0 19 21 11 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1897 BLN 1B 25 0 205 9 7 7
1897 BLN OF 24 0 38 6 2 2
1898 BLN OF 16 0 22 3 5 4
1898 PIT 1B 21 0 198 4 6 12
1898 PIT 2B 7 0 18 23 5 1
1898 PIT 3B 8 0 4 10 4 1
1898 PIT OF 69 0 144 15 13 4
1898 PIT SS 4 0 12 11 7 1
1899 NY1 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1899 NY1 2B 1 0 4 3 0 2
1899 NY1 3B 21 0 18 37 9 2
1899 NY1 OF 128 0 243 21 19 7
1899 NY1 SS 2 0 3 5 2 1
1900 PIT 1B 65 0 670 26 28 37
1900 PIT 2B 4 0 4 4 0 1
1900 PIT OF 25 0 48 1 3 0
1900 PIT SS 2 0 4 5 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 112
Second Base 12
Third Base 29
Shortstop 8
Left Field 169
Center Field 61
Right Field 32