Phil Todt

Born: 8/9/1901 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 11/15/1973 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-25 | Final Game: 1931-09-25

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

Full name: Philip Julius Todt

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Biography

Phil Todt, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1924 until 1931. A position player known for his versatility and solid hitting, Todt played in a total of 957 games throughout his career. He finished with 880 hits, showcasing a consistent ability to get on base, and recorded 57 home runs and 453 RBIs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. His career batting average settled at .258, reflecting a dependable, if not flamboyant, approach at the plate during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more power-centric game. Todt's career unfolded during a pivotal period in baseball history, marked by the increasing prominence of home runs and the emergence of new playing styles. He also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, stealing 29 bases, which added an additional dimension to his offensive capabilities. While he may not be a household name today, Phil Todt's contributions on the field during the late 1920s and early 1930s helped shape the competitive landscape of the game during a transformative era. His legacy is one of hard work and determination, emblematic of many players who thrived in the evolving world of professional baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
9.0	9.0	1.0	3.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	1.000	1.333

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1930	9.0	9.0	1.0	3.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	1.000	1.333

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
957	3415	372	880	183	58	57	453	29	207	229	0.258	0.305	0.395	0.700	-5782.2

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1924	BOS	AL	52	103	17	27	8	2	1	14	0	6	9	0.262	.283 (-8%)	.345 (-11%)	.389 (+5%)	.734 (-2%)	-82.4
1925	BOS	AL	141	544	62	151	29	13	11	75	3	44	29	0.278	.288 (-4%)	.349 (-2%)	.407 (+8%)	.756 (+3%)	295.6
1926	BOS	AL	154	599	56	153	19	12	7	69	3	40	38	0.255	.279 (-9%)	.345 (-11%)	.390 (-7%)	.735 (-9%)	-1282.3
1927	BOS	AL	140	516	55	122	22	6	6	52	6	28	23	0.236	.282 (-16%)	.344 (-19%)	.392 (-14%)	.736 (-16%)	-1853.4
1928	BOS	AL	144	539	61	136	31	8	12	73	6	26	47	0.252	.280 (-10%)	.342 (-15%)	.395 (+3%)	.737 (-6%)	-844.5
1929	BOS	AL	153	534	49	140	38	10	4	64	6	31	28	0.262	.289 (-9%)	.353 (-14%)	.415 (-5%)	.769 (-9%)	-1270.3
1930	BOS	AL	111	383	49	103	22	5	11	62	4	24	33	0.269	.293 (-9%)	.354 (-12%)	.429 (+2%)	.784 (-4%)	-448.8
1931	PHA	AL	62	197	23	48	14	2	5	44	1	8	22	0.244	.276 (-12%)	.338 (-19%)	.388 (+6%)	.726 (-6%)	-296.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1931	WS	PHA	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	904	0	9079	623	80	716
OF	4	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1924	BOS	1B	18	158	11	3	8
1924	BOS	OF	4	1	0	0	0
1925	BOS	1B	140	1408	100	13	126
1926	BOS	1B	154	1755	126	22	117
1927	BOS	1B	139	1401	112	13	121
1928	BOS	1B	144	1486	94	5	96
1929	BOS	1B	153	1467	102	14	128
1930	BOS	1B	104	1001	65	8	84
1931	PHA	1B	52	403	13	2	36