Tom Stanton

Born: 10/25/1874 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 1/17/1957 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-19 | Final Game: 1904-04-19

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas Patrick Stanton

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Biography

Tom Stanton, born in 1874, had a brief yet notable presence in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played only one game on April 19, 1904, for a career that would ultimately be marked more by its brevity than by statistical achievements. In that lone appearance, Stanton did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. His time on the field reflects the challenges faced by many players during this era, where opportunities were limited and competition was fierce. Despite his limited playing time, Stanton’s involvement in the game during its formative years contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The early 1900s were characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented style of play, setting the stage for the evolution of the sport. Stanton's experience, though fleeting, serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the major leagues, even if only for a single game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1904	CHC	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	1	4	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	CHN	C	1	1	4	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1