Tommy Tatum, baseball player, 1941-1947

Tommy Tatum

Born: 7/16/1919 in Decatur, TX, USA

Died: 11/7/1989 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-08-01 | Final Game: 1947-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: V T Tatum

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Biography

Tommy Tatum was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose career spanned from 1941 until his retirement on September 24, 1947. Primarily known as a position player, Tatum appeared in 81 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 50 hits, finishing his career with a batting average of .258. Tatum contributed to his teams with 1 home run and 17 RBIs, showcasing his ability to deliver in crucial moments. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, completing 7 stolen bases throughout his career. Playing during the early years of World War II, Tatum's career coincided with a challenging time in American history when many players enlisted in the military, significantly impacting the landscape of professional baseball. Despite the obstacles of the era, Tatum managed to leave his mark, reflecting the resilience and determination of players during this tumultuous period. His contributions to the game, albeit in a limited capacity, remain a testament to the spirit of the game during the 1940s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 194 20 50 6 2 1 17 7 17 20 0.258 0.318 0.325 0.642 -167.5

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1941 BRO NL 8 12 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1947 BRO NL 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 CIN NL 69 176 19 48 5 2 1 16 7 16 16 0.273 .262 (+4%) .336 (-1%) .376 (-9%) .712 (-5%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 56 0 123 6 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 BRO OF 4 0 4 0 0 0
1947 BRO OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
1947 CIN 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1947 CIN OF 49 0 117 6 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Left Field 12
Center Field 40
Right Field 6