Tommy O'Brien

Born: 12/19/1918 in Anniston, AL, USA

Died: 11/5/1978 in Anniston, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-24 | Final Game: 1950-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas Edward O'Brien

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Biography

Tommy O'Brien was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1940s. Born in 1918, O'Brien's career spanned from 1943 until 1950, a period marked by the challenges of World War II and the subsequent reinvigoration of the sport. He played primarily as a position player and participated in 293 games throughout his career. O'Brien showcased his skills with a solid batting average of .277, accumulating 198 hits, 78 RBIs, and 8 home runs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the basepaths, where he recorded 2 stolen bases. O'Brien's playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, as he combined a keen batting eye with the fundamental skills necessary for success during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive approach. Despite the limited power numbers in his statistics, his contributions were valuable to the teams he played for, and he left a lasting legacy as a reliable player in the post-war period of baseball. O'Brien's career, while not overly lengthy, encapsulated a significant era in the sport, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
293	714	110	198	30	14	8	78	2	70	66	0.277	0.344	0.392	0.736	1141.9

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.700 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
1943	PIT	NL	89	232	35	72	12	7	2	26	0	15	24	0.310	.255 (+21%)	.324 (+8%)	.346 (+29%)	.671 (+19%)	669.6
1944	PIT	NL	85	156	27	39	6	2	3	20	1	21	12	0.250	.261 (-4%)	.325 (+5%)	.357 (+4%)	.683 (+5%)	160.6
1945	PIT	NL	58	161	23	54	6	5	0	18	0	9	13	0.335	.260 (+29%)	.328 (+14%)	.354 (+23%)	.683 (+18%)	450.7
1949	BOS	AL	49	125	24	28	5	0	3	10	1	21	12	0.224	.262 (-15%)	.343 (-2%)	.384 (-13%)	.727 (-8%)	-139.0
1950	BOS	AL	9	31	0	4	1	0	0	3	0	3	5	0.129	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	WSN	AL	3	9	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0