Tom Quinlan, baseball player, 1990-1996

Tom Quinlan

Born: 3/27/1968 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-04 | Final Game: 1996-04-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Thomas Raymond Quinlan

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Biography

Tom Quinlan, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1990 to 1996. His career spanned a total of 42 games, during which he recorded 9 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 5 runs, finishing with a batting average of .155. Quinlan's time in the league reflected the competitive landscape of the early 1990s, a period characterized by a shift towards more powerful hitters and a focus on offensive production. Although Quinlan's major league career was relatively brief, his journey through baseball included valuable experiences in the minor leagues and contributions to various teams. His playing style, marked by determination and resilience, showcased the challenges many players faced during an era of evolving player performance metrics. Despite limited opportunities at the MLB level, Quinlan's passion for the game and his commitment to his teams left a lasting impression, exemplifying the spirit of perseverance that defines the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 58 8 9 3 0 1 5 0 5 26 0.155 0.234 0.259 0.493 0.0

Career AVG .155 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.493 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 32.8% 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
1990 TOR AL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1992 TOR AL 13 15 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 9 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1994 PHI NL 24 35 6 7 2 0 1 3 0 3 13 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIN AL 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 38 11 13 28 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 TOR 3B 1 1 0 1 0 0
1992 TOR 3B 13 1 4 6 1 0
1994 PHI 3B 20 8 9 19 1 1
1996 MIN 3B 4 1 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 38

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 MIN AL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $125,000