Tommy Sheehan

Born: 11/5/1877 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 5/22/1959 in Ancon, CZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1900-08-02 | Final Game: 1908-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Thomas Patrick Sheehan

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Biography

Tommy Sheehan was a professional baseball player born in 1877, whose career spanned from 1900 to 1908. As a position player, he made a notable impact in the early years of Major League Baseball, participating in 317 games over his eight-year career. Sheehan's offensive statistics included 238 hits, one home run, and 88 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .235. He also showcased his speed on the base paths, accumulating 32 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to contribute to his team's offensive strategies during an era that began to embrace more aggressive base running. Playing in the early 1900s, Sheehan's career coincided with a significant period in baseball history characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more modern style of play. Although he did not achieve superstar status, he was known for his versatility and work ethic, which were essential attributes in the evolving game. His contributions to the teams he played for, along with his durability and presence on the field, reflected the tenacity and competitive spirit of the era, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
317	1011	96	238	26	8	1	88	32	94	49	0.235	0.305	0.280	0.585	-531.4

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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
1900	NY1	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	PIT	NL	95	315	28	76	6	3	1	34	13	18	14	0.241	.247 (-3%)	.307 (-7%)	.315 (-8%)	.622 (-8%)	-446.1
1907	PIT	NL	75	226	23	62	2	3	0	25	10	23	6	0.274	.245 (+12%)	.304 (+12%)	.308 (avg)	.613 (+6%)	284.5
1908	BRO	NL	146	468	45	100	18	2	0	29	9	53	28	0.214	.240 (-11%)	.298 (+1%)	.306 (-15%)	.605 (-7%)	-369.7