Tommy Phelps, baseball player, 2003-2005

Tommy Phelps

Born: 3/4/1974 in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

MLB Debut: 2003-03-31 | Final Game: 2005-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Allen Phelps

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Biography

Tommy Phelps, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2005. Phelps made a mark in Major League Baseball as a versatile left-handed pitcher, contributing to his teams with a solid work ethic and a competitive spirit. During his time in the league, he recorded a career win-loss record of 4-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34, and accumulated 85 strikeouts. His ability to perform under pressure was highlighted by his lone save in the majors, showcasing his capability to close out games when called upon. Phelps played in an era characterized by a blend of traditional pitching styles and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. As a pitcher, he embodied the tenacity of the early 2000s, adapting to the evolving game while maintaining a focus on strategic pitching. Though his career was relatively short, Phelps left an impact through his contributions on the mound, and he remains a part of the narrative of baseball during this dynamic period in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 5 75 11 0 0 1 120.3 129 58 11 47 85 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — near 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
2003 MIA NL 3 2 27 7 0 0 0 63.0 70 28 23 43 4.00 4.40 (+9%) -
2004 MIA NL 1 1 19 4 0 0 0 34.0 34 18 12 28 4.76 4.46 (-7%) -
2005 MIL NL 0 2 29 0 0 0 1 23.3 25 12 12 14 4.63 4.29 (-8%) -259.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 17 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.059 0.158 0.059 0.217 0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 77.8% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 86.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.217 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 71.3% 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
2003 MIA NL 27 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIA NL 19 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 75 11 7 15 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 FLO P 27 7 3 6 0 0
2004 FLO P 19 4 2 6 0 0
2005 MIL P 29 0 2 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 75

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 MIL NL $360,000
2004 FLO NL $307,500
2003 FLO NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $967,500