Tod Sloan

Born: 12/24/1890 in Madisonville, TN, USA

Died: 9/12/1956 in Akron, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-22 | Final Game: 1919-07-10

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

Full name: Yale Yeastman Sloan

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Biography

Tod Sloan was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played as a position player from 1913 until his final game on July 10, 1919. Over his six-season career, Sloan appeared in 143 games, accumulating 94 hits with a batting average of .234. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 9 stolen bases and contributed 33 RBIs and 2 home runs during his time in Major League Baseball. Sloan's career unfolded during the early years of the modern game, a period marked by significant changes in baseball strategy and player dynamics. He played in an era where speed and defense began to take on greater importance, an evolution from the power-hitting focus that characterized previous decades. Despite the challenges of the game during this transitional time, Sloan's contributions on the field reflected the growing emphasis on athleticism and base running, making him a notable figure of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
143	402	43	94	8	5	2	33	9	41	46	0.234	0.319	0.294	0.612	-204.2

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1913	SLA	AL	7	26	2	7	1	0	0	2	1	1	9	0.269	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	SLA	AL	109	313	32	72	6	2	2	25	8	28	34	0.230	.248 (-8%)	.312 (-2%)	.323 (-13%)	.635 (-7%)	-311.0
1919	SLA	AL	27	63	9	15	1	3	0	6	0	12	3	0.238	.262 (-9%)	.322 (+14%)	.347 (avg)	.670 (+7%)	106.8