Tom Runnells, baseball player, 1985-1986

Tom Runnells

Born: 4/17/1955 in Greeley, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-08-10 | Final Game: 1986-06-06

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas William Runnells

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Biography

Tom Runnells, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who played in the major leagues primarily as a position player during the mid-1980s. His career spanned from August 10, 1985, to June 6, 1986, during a time when the game was transitioning with the influence of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. Despite the evolving landscape of baseball, Runnells made his mark in a limited role, participating in 40 games over his time in the majors. Throughout his career, Runnells recorded 8 hits and maintained a batting average of .174. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions to the teams he played for were more about depth and versatility than statistical achievements. Runnells’ time in baseball reflected the challenges many players face when transitioning into the big leagues during a competitive era, and though his tenure was brief, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 46 4 8 2 0 0 0 0 3 6 0.174 0.224 0.217 0.442 0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.442 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1985 CIN NL 28 35 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 3 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1986 CIN NL 12 11 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 1 4 7 0 1
3B 3 0 2 0 0 0
SS 11 6 8 20 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 CIN 2B 1 1 2 2 0 0
1985 CIN SS 11 6 8 20 0 4
1986 CIN 2B 4 0 2 5 0 1
1986 CIN 3B 3 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Third Base 3
Shortstop 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Northern Colorado Greeley CO 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977