Tom Quinn

Born: 4/25/1864 in Annapolis, MD, USA

Died: 7/24/1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-09-02 | Final Game: 1890-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Oscar Quinn

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Biography

Tom Quinn was a professional baseball player born in 1864, whose career spanned from 1886 to 1890. A position player during the late 19th century, Quinn appeared in a total of 116 games, showcasing his skills on the field during a transformative era in baseball—marked by the transition from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Throughout his career, he recorded 78 hits, contributing to a batting average of .185. Despite the challenges of the time, he managed to hit 2 home runs and drive in 30 runs, demonstrating a level of power and run production that was competitive for his era. In addition to his offensive contributions, Quinn displayed notable speed on the bases, finishing his career with 8 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the diverse skill sets valued during the 19th century, where players often needed to excel in multiple aspects of the game. While his statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, Quinn's participation in the early days of professional baseball helped pave the way for future generations of players, as the sport continued to evolve and grow in popularity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
116	422	43	78	6	4	2	30	8	38	31	0.185	0.259	0.232	0.491	-1902.3

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.491 vs. league average 0.674 across their career seasons — 27.2% 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
1886	PT1	AA	3	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1889	BL2	AA	55	194	18	34	2	1	1	15	6	19	22	0.175	.263 (-34%)	.334 (-24%)	.357 (-41%)	.691 (-33%)	-1082.6
1890	PTP	PL	58	217	24	44	4	3	1	15	1	19	9	0.203	.260 (-22%)	.336 (-18%)	.351 (-25%)	.687 (-22%)	-819.7