Tom Seaton

Born: 8/30/1887 in Blair, NE, USA

Died: 4/10/1940 in El Paso, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-13 | Final Game: 1917-07-02

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

Full name: Thomas Gordon Seaton

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Biography

Tom Seaton was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1912 to 1917, carving out a notable career during the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive game. Born in 1887, Seaton showcased his talents primarily with the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees. Over the course of his career, he compiled a solid win-loss record of 93-65 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.14, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during a time when pitching was paramount to a team's success. Seaton was known for his durability and consistency, striking out 644 batters and securing 11 saves throughout his tenure. His ability to control the game and minimize runs made him a valuable asset to his teams, contributing to their competitive edge during a formative period in baseball history. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Seaton's contributions to the game are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early baseball, illustrating the evolution of pitching as the sport progressed into the modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
93	65	231	154	90	15	11	1340.0	1235	468	30	530	644	3.14	0

Career ERA 3.14 vs. league average 2.94 across their career seasons — 6.8% worse 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
1912	PHI	NL	16	12	44	27	16	2	2	255.0	246	93	106	118	3.28	3.36 (+2%)	-2305.3
1913	PHI	NL	27	12	52	35	21	5	1	322.3	262	93	136	168	2.60	3.07 (+15%)	-718.9
1914	BRF	FL	25	14	44	38	26	7	2	302.7	299	102	102	172	3.03	2.93 (-4%)	1664.6
1915	BRF	FL	12	11	32	23	13	0	3	189.3	199	96	99	86	4.56	2.90 (-58%)	-3168.2
1915	NEW	FL	2	6	12	10	7	0	1	75.0	61	19	21	28	2.28	2.90 (+21%)	253.0
1916	CHC	NL	6	6	31	12	4	0	1	121.0	108	44	43	45	3.27	2.78 (-18%)	-
1917	CHC	NL	5	4	16	9	3	1	1	74.7	60	21	23	27	2.53	2.69 (+6%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
232	451	44	84	12	6	4	32	8	24	163	0.186	0.227	0.266	0.493	-1712.1

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.493 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — 25.1% 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
1912	PHI	NL	44	83	8	18	3	1	0	5	0	1	32	0.217	.268 (-19%)	.335 (-33%)	.358 (-23%)	.694 (-28%)	-413.4
1913	PHI	NL	52	110	8	12	0	1	1	2	0	6	35	0.109	.259 (-58%)	.325 (-52%)	.345 (-55%)	.670 (-54%)	-999.0
1914	BRF	FL	44	107	14	22	3	2	1	7	3	9	39	0.206	.255 (-19%)	.322 (-17%)	.339 (-12%)	.661 (-14%)	-270.1
1915	BRF	FL	33	66	5	16	4	1	1	13	2	3	24	0.242	.250 (-3%)	.318 (-14%)	.332 (+14%)	.651 (avg)	-29.7
1915	NEW	FL	12	26	3	4	0	0	1	2	1	1	11	0.154	—	—	—	—	-29.7
1916	CHC	NL	31	38	4	7	1	1	0	2	2	1	15	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	CHC	NL	16	21	2	5	1	0	0	1	0	3	7	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0