Tom Padden

Born: 10/6/1908 in Manchester, NH, USA

Died: 6/11/1973 in Manchester, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-05-29 | Final Game: 1943-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas Francis Padden

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Biography

Tom Padden, born in 1908, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1943. Over the course of his career, he played in 399 games, accumulating 318 hits and maintaining a respectable batting average of .272. Padden was known for his consistent offensive contributions, driving in 110 runs and hitting 2 home runs during his time in the league. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 5 stolen bases, reflecting the athleticism that characterized players of his era. Padden's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, which included the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. As a player who navigated these challenging times, he contributed to the sport's resilience and evolution. Though he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Padden's solid performance on the field and his commitment to the game left an enduring legacy within the baseball community. His journey from 1932 through 1943 illustrates the dedication and spirit of the players who shaped the game during a transformative era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
399	1170	122	318	40	6	2	110	5	127	121	0.272	0.345	0.321	0.666	-1630.5

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
1932	PIT	NL	47	118	13	31	6	1	0	10	0	9	7	0.263	.275 (-4%)	.335 (-6%)	.391 (-16%)	.726 (-11%)	-227.6
1933	PIT	NL	30	90	5	19	2	0	0	8	0	2	6	0.211	.270 (-22%)	.329 (-28%)	.377 (-38%)	.707 (-34%)	-497.6
1934	PIT	NL	82	237	27	76	12	2	0	22	3	30	23	0.321	.278 (+15%)	.340 (+17%)	.392 (-1%)	.733 (+7%)	441.5
1935	PIT	NL	97	302	35	82	9	1	1	30	1	48	26	0.272	.279 (-3%)	.342 (+8%)	.399 (-20%)	.742 (-7%)	-214.4
1936	PIT	NL	88	281	22	70	9	2	1	31	0	22	41	0.249	.283 (-12%)	.349 (-13%)	.404 (-24%)	.753 (-19%)	-1037.7
1937	PIT	NL	35	98	14	28	2	0	0	8	1	13	11	0.286	.276 (+3%)	.342 (+8%)	.398 (-23%)	.740 (-9%)	-94.8
1943	PHI	NL	17	41	5	12	0	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.293	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	WSN	AL	3	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0