Tom Parker

Born: 2/12/1912 in Alexandria, LA, USA

Died: 10/14/1964 in Alexandria, LA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 235 lbs

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Biography

Tom Parker, born in 1912, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. With a career record of 28-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.68, Parker has established himself as a formidable presence in the game. He has accumulated 254 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats and command attention in crucial moments. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to his team's pitching staff are highlighted by his selection as an All-Star on two occasions, underscoring his recognition among peers and fans alike. Parker's career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, where offensive prowess often dominates narratives, yet his tenacity and skill as a pitcher continue to make a significant impact. As he remains active in the league, Parker's ongoing journey reflects the evolving nature of the game, blending traditional pitching techniques with modern strategies. His experience and dedication serve as an inspiration to aspiring players, marking him as a notable figure in contemporary baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
28 27 74 61 27 2 0 405.3 409 256 18 246 254 5.68 0

Career ERA 5.68 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 37.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1931 AB2 NNL 1 4 11 8 1 0 0 35.0 49 44 38 30 11.31 4.10 (-176%) -916.1
1934 NEG NN2 2 0 4 3 2 1 0 22.0 14 6 11 24 2.45 4.29 (+43%) 968.6
1935 HG NN2 0 6 12 7 3 0 0 43.0 55 46 45 35 9.63 4.35 (-122%) -1369.0
1936 HG NN2 4 5 10 10 5 0 0 62.0 56 40 37 30 5.81 4.59 (-27%) -324.2
1937 HG NN2 7 1 11 9 3 1 0 60.0 70 37 24 41 5.55 4.34 (-28%) 763.6
1938 HG NN2 2 3 5 4 2 0 0 30.0 31 14 18 10 4.20 4.35 (+3%) -562.6
1939 HG NN2 3 3 6 5 1 0 0 38.3 36 21 19 26 4.93 4.28 (-15%) 317.6
1941 SNS NAL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 6.3 8 6 1 2 8.53 — 0.0
1942 NBY NN2 2 2 4 4 3 0 0 29.3 32 15 14 13 4.60 3.57 (-29%) -324.9
1943 HSS NN2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 5.0 3 2 4 2 3.60 — 0.0
1948 HG NN2 6 2 9 9 6 0 0 74.3 55 25 35 41 3.03 4.10 (+26%) 935.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
248 735 109 210 35 11 12 126 4 48 3 0.286 0.331 0.412 0.743 -345.4

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.718 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
1931 AB2 NNL 11 15 4 4 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1934 NEG NN2 34 123 23 37 4 4 2 23 2 8 0 0.301 .278 (+8%) .340 (+1%) .392 (+14%) .733 (+8%) 129.2
1935 HG NN2 25 44 10 15 2 0 2 12 0 4 0 0.341 — — — — 0.0
1936 HG NN2 20 45 8 13 3 2 0 5 0 0 0 0.289 — — — — 0.0
1937 HG NN2 19 42 14 17 2 0 3 14 0 3 0 0.405 — — — — 0.0
1938 HG NN2 11 33 4 4 2 0 1 6 0 2 0 0.121 — — — — 0.0
1939 HG NN2 17 42 9 15 1 1 2 11 0 6 0 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1941 SNS NAL 7 21 1 9 1 0 0 4 0 2 1 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1942 NBY NN2 33 121 10 28 5 1 1 16 0 10 1 0.231 .253 (-9%) .323 (-9%) .349 (-10%) .672 (-9%) -189.2
1943 HSS NN2 14 59 8 21 7 0 0 9 1 2 0 0.356 .255 (+39%) .324 (+16%) .346 (+37%) .671 (+27%) 213.7
1945 NYC NN2 23 84 7 24 4 1 1 10 0 3 1 0.286 .260 (+9%) .328 (-6%) .354 (+11%) .683 (+3%) 5.2
1948 HG NN2 34 106 11 23 3 0 0 12 1 8 0 0.217 .263 (-18%) .340 (-20%) .379 (-35%) .719 (-28%) -504.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 23 1 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.130

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 NLC HG 2 7 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.143
1939 NLC HG 4 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.083
1939 NLP2 HG 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 2 2 0 17.0 16 4 6 9 2.12

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1948 NLC HG 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 6 0 4 5 0.00
1939 NLC HG 0 1 1 1 0 8.0 10 4 2 4 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
3B 1 1 2 2 0 0
OF 159 142 176 7 8 2
P 74 61 15 113 7 6
SS 1 0 2 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 AB2 P 11 8 1 8 0 2
1934 NEG OF 32 31 28 1 2 1
1934 NEG P 4 3 2 8 1 1
1935 HG OF 9 7 9 2 1 1
1935 HG P 12 7 1 11 1 0
1936 HG OF 8 4 9 0 0 0
1936 HG P 10 10 3 18 0 1
1936 HG SS 1 0 2 1 0 0
1937 HG OF 5 1 2 1 0 0
1937 HG P 11 9 2 19 2 0
1938 HG OF 6 5 11 0 1 0
1938 HG P 5 4 1 10 0 0
1939 HG OF 9 8 7 0 0 0
1939 HG P 6 5 0 11 0 1
1941 SNS OF 5 5 4 1 1 0
1941 SNS P 1 1 0 2 0 0
1942 NBY 3B 1 1 2 2 0 0
1942 NBY OF 29 28 36 1 0 0
1942 NBY P 4 4 0 9 1 0
1943 HSS OF 13 13 21 0 1 0
1943 HSS P 1 1 1 1 1 0
1945 NYC OF 22 22 27 1 2 0
1948 HG 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1948 HG OF 21 18 22 0 0 0
1948 HG P 9 9 4 16 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 74
First Base 1
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1
Left Field 47
Center Field 17
Right Field 95