Tom Saffell

Born: 7/26/1921 in Etowah, TN, USA

Died: 9/10/2012 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-07-01 | Final Game: 1955-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas Judson Saffell

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Biography

Tom Saffell was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1955. Over the course of his career, he played in 271 games, primarily as a position player. Saffell recorded a total of 143 hits, achieving a batting average of .238. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 40 runs batted in (RBIs), alongside 9 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the basepaths. Saffell's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, following World War II and amidst the early years of integration in the sport. While he may not have been one of the most prominent stars of his time, his perseverance and contributions reflected the dedication of many players working in the shadows of the game's legends. After his retirement on September 25, 1955, Saffell remained a part of baseball history, representing an era that helped shape the future of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
271	602	91	143	15	1	6	40	9	59	108	0.238	0.307	0.296	0.602	-1702.8

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.602 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 17.6% 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
1949	PIT	NL	73	205	36	66	7	1	2	25	5	21	27	0.322	.262 (+23%)	.343 (+12%)	.384 (+3%)	.727 (+7%)	303.4
1950	PIT	NL	67	182	18	37	7	0	2	6	1	14	34	0.203	.265 (-24%)	.346 (-24%)	.401 (-32%)	.747 (-28%)	-966.9
1951	PIT	NL	49	65	11	13	0	0	1	5	1	5	18	0.200	.260 (-23%)	.336 (-24%)	.385 (-36%)	.721 (-30%)	-342.3
1955	PIT	NL	73	113	21	19	1	0	1	3	1	15	22	0.168	.258 (-35%)	.332 (-20%)	.393 (-48%)	.726 (-35%)	-697.0
1955	KC1	AL	9	37	5	8	0	0	0	1	1	4	7	0.216	—	—	—	—	-697.0