Tommie Sisk

Born: 4/12/1942 in Ardmore, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-07-19 | Final Game: 1970-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Tommie Wayne Sisk

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Biography

Tommie Sisk, born in 1942, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 until 1970. Known for his effective fastball and competitive spirit, Sisk carved out a niche as a reliable arm during a transitional period in baseball history. He made his debut on July 19, 1962, and showcased his talents over the course of his career, finishing with a record of 40-49 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92. Throughout his time in the league, Sisk recorded 441 strikeouts and notched 10 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Sisk's career unfolded during the 1960s, a pivotal decade that saw the game evolve with the rise of power hitting and an increasing emphasis on pitching depth. His contributions on the mound were particularly valued for their consistency, as he often took the ball in crucial situations for his teams. Although he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Sisk's work ethic and performance left a lasting impression during his tenure in the majors. After his retirement on June 14, 1970, he remained a respected figure within the baseball community, remembered for his dedication to the sport and the impact he made as a pitcher.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
40	49	316	99	19	4	10	928.3	937	404	57	358	441	3.92	0

Career ERA 3.92 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1962	PIT	NL	0	2	5	3	1	0	0	17.7	18	8	8	6	4.08	3.96 (-3%)	-109.4
1963	PIT	NL	1	3	57	4	1	0	1	108.0	85	35	45	73	2.92	3.46 (+16%)	915.7
1964	PIT	NL	1	4	42	1	0	0	0	61.3	91	42	29	35	6.16	3.58 (-72%)	-459.8
1965	PIT	NL	7	3	38	12	1	1	0	111.3	103	42	50	66	3.40	3.50 (+3%)	263.1
1966	PIT	NL	10	5	34	23	4	1	1	150.0	146	69	52	60	4.14	3.52 (-18%)	-2193.2
1967	PIT	NL	13	13	37	31	11	2	1	207.7	196	77	78	85	3.34	3.30 (-1%)	201.9
1968	PIT	NL	5	5	33	11	0	0	1	96.0	101	35	35	41	3.28	2.98 (-10%)	-349.1
1969	SDP	NL	2	13	53	13	1	0	6	143.0	160	76	48	59	4.78	3.61 (-32%)	-
1970	CHW	AL	1	1	17	1	0	0	0	33.3	37	20	13	16	5.40	3.89 (-39%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
317	235	13	22	1	0	0	8	0	14	118	0.094	0.148	0.098	0.246	-1187.7

Career AVG .094 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 62.2% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career SLG .098 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 73.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.246 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1962	PIT	NL	5	5	0	1	0	1	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	PIT	NL	57	16	0	1	0	0	2	5	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	PIT	NL	42	8	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	PIT	NL	39	33	2	2	0	1	1	13	0.061	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	PIT	NL	34	51	4	5	0	2	5	33	0.098	.248 (-61%)	.309 (-42%)	.376 (-74%)	.685 (-60%)	-479.1
1967	PIT	NL	37	69	3	7	0	4	2	32	0.101	.242 (-58%)	.306 (-59%)	.357 (-72%)	.663 (-66%)	-708.6
1968	PIT	NL	33	24	2	2	0	0	1	13	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	SDP	NL	53	25	2	3	1	0	3	12	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	CHW	AL	17	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0