Tot Pressnell

Born: 8/8/1906 in Findlay, OH, USA

Died: 1/6/2001 in Findlay, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-21 | Final Game: 1942-08-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Forest Charles Pressnell

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Biography

Tot Pressnell was a professional baseball pitcher active in Major League Baseball from 1938 until 1942. Born in 1906, Pressnell made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 32 wins and 30 losses, showcasing his competitive nature on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.8, reflecting his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. Pressnell was known for his durability and effectiveness, amassing a total of 157 strikeouts over his career, alongside securing 12 saves. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant during a time when the league was evolving, and pitchers like him helped pave the way for future generations. Although his career was relatively short, his performances left a lasting impression on the teams and fans of the era, marking him as a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
32	30	154	42	17	4	12	526.3	547	222	30	134	157	3.80	0

Career ERA 3.80 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 6.6% better 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
1938	BRO	NL	11	14	43	19	6	1	3	192.0	209	76	56	57	3.56	4.35 (+18%)	518.0
1939	BRO	NL	9	7	31	18	10	2	2	156.7	171	70	33	43	4.02	4.28 (+6%)	1820.8
1940	BRO	NL	6	5	24	4	1	1	2	68.3	58	28	17	21	3.69	4.21 (+12%)	397.7
1941	CHC	NL	5	3	29	1	0	0	1	70.0	69	24	23	27	3.09	3.94 (+22%)	-
1942	CHC	NL	1	1	27	0	0	0	4	39.3	40	24	5	9	5.49	3.57 (-54%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
154	149	9	24	2	0	0	16	0	9	26	0.161	0.209	0.174	0.383	-924.5

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.383 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1938	BRO	NL	43	63	5	9	1	4	6	10	0.143	.272 (-48%)	.341 (-36%)	.392 (-60%)	.734 (-49%)	-535.7
1939	BRO	NL	31	51	3	10	0	9	1	12	0.196	.274 (-28%)	.342 (-38%)	.393 (-50%)	.735 (-45%)	-388.8
1940	BRO	NL	24	17	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CHC	NL	29	15	1	3	0	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CHC	NL	27	3	0	2	1	3	1	1	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0