Bert Tooley, baseball player, 1911-1912

Bert Tooley

Born: 8/30/1886 in Howell, MI, USA

Died: 8/17/1976 in Marshall, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-12 | Final Game: 1912-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Albert R. Tooley

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Biography

Bert Tooley was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played primarily as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1911 to 1912, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Tooley appeared in 196 games, where he accumulated 151 hits, three home runs, and 66 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .216. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 30 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just his batting statistics. Despite not having a lengthy career, Tooley's contributions were notable during a time when the game was evolving and players were beginning to embrace new techniques and strategies. His role as a position player in the early 20th century placed him among the ranks of those who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, Tooley's efforts on the field during his time remain a part of baseball's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
196 698 89 151 17 8 3 66 30 72 84 0.216 0.291 0.277 0.568 -2352.4

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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
1911 BRO NL 119 433 55 89 11 3 1 29 18 53 63 0.206 .266 (-23%) .336 (-12%) .356 (-29%) .693 (-21%) -1667.9
1912 BRO NL 77 265 34 62 6 5 2 37 12 19 21 0.234 .268 (-13%) .335 (-15%) .358 (-12%) .694 (-13%) -684.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 190 0 373 554 93 65

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 BRO SS 114 0 226 340 46 42
1912 BRO SS 76 0 147 214 47 23

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 190