Tom Pagnozzi

Born: 7/30/1962 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-12 | Final Game: 1998-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Alan Pagnozzi

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Biography

Tom Pagnozzi was a skilled position player in Major League Baseball who played primarily as a catcher during his career from 1987 to 1998. Born in 1962, Pagnozzi made his mark in the league with his defensive prowess and ability to handle a pitching staff effectively, earning him an All-Star selection during his tenure. Over the course of 927 games, he recorded 733 hits, including 44 home runs and 320 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .253. His commitment to the game and leadership behind the plate contributed significantly to the success of his teams. Pagnozzi was known for his strong arm and ability to control the running game, which was particularly valuable during a period when offensive strategies began to evolve. He managed to steal 18 bases over his career, showcasing his surprising agility for a player at his position. His contributions to the game extended beyond the stat sheet, as he was a key figure on the St. Louis Cardinals, helping to shape the team's competitive spirit in the late 1980s and 1990s. Pagnozzi's career remains a testament to the importance of solid defensive skills in baseball, particularly for catchers, and he is remembered for his significant role in the Cardinals' history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
927	2896	247	733	153	11	44	320	18	189	450	0.253	0.299	0.359	0.658	-5646.9

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1987	STL	NL	27	48	8	9	1	0	2	9	1	4	13	0.188	—	—	—	—	-184.1
1988	STL	NL	81	195	17	55	9	0	0	15	0	11	32	0.282	.254 (+11%)	.317 (avg)	.377 (-13%)	.695 (-7%)	-231.4
1989	STL	NL	52	80	3	12	2	0	0	3	0	6	19	0.150	.254 (-41%)	.319 (-32%)	.375 (-53%)	.694 (-44%)	-589.6
1990	STL	NL	69	220	20	61	15	0	2	23	1	14	37	0.277	.257 (+8%)	.324 (-1%)	.385 (-3%)	.710 (-2%)	-114.8
1991	STL	NL	140	459	38	121	24	5	2	57	9	36	63	0.264	.255 (+3%)	.323 (-1%)	.384 (-9%)	.708 (-5%)	-509.6
1992	STL	NL	139	485	33	121	26	3	7	44	2	28	64	0.249	.255 (-2%)	.322 (-10%)	.377 (-5%)	.699 (-7%)	-804.2
1993	STL	NL	92	330	31	85	15	1	7	41	1	19	30	0.258	.265 (-3%)	.332 (-11%)	.403 (-8%)	.735 (-9%)	-653.4
1994	STL	NL	70	243	21	66	12	1	7	40	0	21	39	0.272	.269 (+1%)	.338 (-3%)	.424 (-2%)	.763 (-3%)	-140.3
1995	STL	NL	62	219	17	47	14	1	2	15	0	11	31	0.215	.266 (-20%)	.337 (-25%)	.417 (-24%)	.755 (-25%)	-1045.1
1996	STL	NL	119	407	48	110	23	0	13	55	4	24	78	0.270	.269 (avg)	.340 (-9%)	.426 (-1%)	.767 (-4%)	-456.9
1997	STL	NL	25	50	4	11	3	0	1	8	0	1	7	0.220	.266 (-18%)	.336 (-30%)	.419 (-19%)	.756 (-24%)	-218.7
1998	STL	NL	51	160	7	35	9	0	1	10	0	14	37	0.219	.266 (-18%)	.335 (-16%)	.420 (-30%)	.755 (-24%)	-698.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	35	1	7	1	0	0	3	2	7	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1996	NLCS	SLN	7	19	1	3	1	1	1	4	0.158
1996	NLDS2	SLN	3	11	0	3	0	2	1	3	0.273
1987	NLCS	SLN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1987	WS	SLN	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	40	29	258	16	0	15
3B	7	2	0	2	0	0
C	827	748	4124	389	38	47

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	SLN	1B	1	1	8	1	0	2
1987	SLN	C	25	9	53	4	0	0
1988	SLN	1B	28	26	221	15	0	11
1988	SLN	3B	5	2	0	2	0	0
1988	SLN	C	28	19	119	13	4	0
1989	SLN	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1989	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1989	SLN	C	38	18	99	9	2	1
1990	SLN	1B	2	1	11	0	0	0
1990	SLN	C	63	59	334	39	4	4
1991	SLN	1B	3	0	9	0	0	1
1991	SLN	C	139	133	673	81	7	8
1992	SLN	C	138	131	688	53	1	10
1993	SLN	C	92	90	421	44	4	4
1994	SLN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1994	SLN	C	70	67	369	41	1	5
1995	SLN	C	61	61	336	38	2	4
1996	SLN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1996	SLN	C	116	108	716	48	8	6
1997	SLN	1B	2	1	6	0	0	1
1997	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1997	SLN	C	13	11	57	2	0	0
1998	SLN	C	44	42	259	17	5	5

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	826
First Base	40
Third Base	7

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1994	Gold Glove	C
1992	Gold Glove	C
1991	Gold Glove	C

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1998	SLN	NL	$2,100,000
1997	SLN	NL	$1,650,000
1996	SLN	NL	$2,675,000
1995	SLN	NL	$2,675,000
1994	SLN	NL	$2,600,000
1993	SLN	NL	$2,575,000
1992	SLN	NL	$992,500
1991	SLN	NL	$310,000
1990	SLN	NL	$100,000
1989	SLN	NL	$90,000
1988	SLN	NL	$72,500
1987	SLN	NL	$62,500
Total Career Earnings			$15,902,500