Tom Stouch

Born: 12/2/1869 in Perrysville, OH, USA

Died: 10/7/1956 in Lancaster, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-07-07 | Final Game: 1898-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Thomas Carl Stouch

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Biography

Tom Stouch was a professional baseball player born in 1869, who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned a short period from July 7 to July 27 in 1898, during which he played in a total of four games. Stouch demonstrated a commendable batting average of .312, highlighting his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. Over the course of his limited playing time, he recorded five hits and drove in six runs, showcasing his potential as a capable position player in an era that was rapidly evolving in terms of offensive strategy. Although Stouch's time in the majors was fleeting and he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his performance during those four games indicated a promising talent that was characteristic of the transitional period of baseball, as the game was moving away from the deadball era towards a more dynamic style of play. Stouch's contributions, while minimal in terms of longevity, reflect the competitive spirit and the burgeoning development of baseball as a professional sport in America during the late 1800s. His brief stint in the league serves as a reminder of the numerous players who passed through the majors, each contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	16	4	5	1	0	0	6	0	1	1	0.312	0.353	0.375	0.728	0.0

Career AVG .312 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — +6.9% above 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
1898	LS3	NL	4	16	4	5	1	0	0	6	0	1	1	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	0	8	9	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1898	LS3	2B	4	0	8	9	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	4