Goose Tatum

Born: 5/3/1918 in Jersey, AR, USA

Died: 1/18/1967 in El Paso, TX, USA

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

Full name: Reece Tatum

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Biography

Goose Tatum, born in 1918, is an active position player who has made a significant impact in professional baseball. Known for his versatile skills on the field, Tatum has played in 114 games, accumulating 111 hits and maintaining a solid batting average of .273. His offensive contributions include 3 home runs and 62 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team. Additionally, Tatum has demonstrated his speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases, adding another dimension to his gameplay. Tatum's career is highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, a testament to his talent and performance in the league. As he continues to play, he remains a vital part of the baseball community, contributing to the game with his experience and skill. His journey as an active player provides a unique perspective on the modern era of baseball, bridging the gap between past legends and today’s stars, and he continues to inspire fans and aspiring players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
114	406	54	111	17	7	3	62	6	30	1	0.273	0.325	0.372	0.697	-100.5

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — near 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
1941	BBB	NAL	6	12	3	5	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	BBB	NAL	7	19	2	3	2	0	0	4	0	1	0	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CC	NAL	30	115	15	31	5	3	2	16	2	6	0	0.270	.255 (+5%)	.324 (-6%)	.346 (+21%)	.671 (+8%)	80.3
1945	CIC	NAL	5	20	3	7	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.350	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CIC	NAL	17	59	11	16	4	1	1	8	0	6	1	0.271	.256 (+6%)	.328 (+3%)	.358 (+18%)	.687 (+11%)	87.5
1947	CIC	NAL	29	113	14	32	4	3	0	15	2	3	0	0.283	.262 (+8%)	.336 (-9%)	.376 (-1%)	.712 (-5%)	-131.8
1948	IC	NAL	20	68	6	17	2	0	0	15	2	9	0	0.250	.263 (-5%)	.340 (-1%)	.379 (-26%)	.719 (-14%)	-136.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	87	87	785	34	19	33
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	22	21	33	2	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	BBB	OF	4	4	6	0	1	0
1942	BBB	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1942	BBB	OF	4	4	7	0	0	0
1943	CC	1B	16	16	146	5	4	5
1943	CC	OF	14	13	20	2	4	0
1945	CIC	1B	5	5	63	2	2	1
1946	CIC	1B	17	17	133	1	2	10
1947	CIC	1B	29	29	265	17	6	10
1948	IC	1B	20	20	178	9	5	7