Tom Tresh, baseball player, 153 home runs, 1961-1969

Tom Tresh

Born: 9/20/1938 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 10/14/2008 in Venice, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-03 | Final Game: 1969-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Michael Tresh

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Biography

Tom Tresh was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1961 to 1969. Born in 1938, Tresh made an immediate impact upon his arrival in the big leagues, earning the Rookie of the Year award and the TSN Rookie of the Year honors, showcasing his potential as a key player for his team. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,192 games, accumulating 1,041 hits, 153 home runs, and driving in 530 runs. His career batting average stood at .245, complemented by a respectable total of 45 stolen bases. Tresh was recognized for his versatile playing style, contributing both offensively and defensively. He earned two All-Star selections during his career, solidifying his status as one of the prominent players of his era. Playing primarily in the 1960s, a period characterized by a balance between pitching prowess and offensive displays, Tresh's contributions helped shape the landscape of the game during this time. His ability to perform at critical moments and his role in various teams left a lasting impression, marking him as a significant figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1192 4251 595 1041 179 34 153 530 45 550 698 0.245 0.335 0.411 0.746 8503.3

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.746 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +8.7% 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
1961 NYY AL 9 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1962 NYY AL 157 622 94 178 26 5 20 93 4 67 74 0.286 .257 (+11%) .326 (+10%) .393 (+12%) .719 (+11%) 1492.8
1963 NYY AL 145 520 91 140 28 5 25 71 3 83 79 0.269 .246 (+9%) .308 (+20%) .371 (+31%) .680 (+26%) 2767.2
1964 NYY AL 153 533 75 131 25 5 16 73 13 73 110 0.246 .250 (-2%) .312 (+9%) .377 (+6%) .690 (+8%) 972.7
1965 NYY AL 156 602 94 168 29 6 26 74 5 59 92 0.279 .245 (+14%) .310 (+12%) .371 (+28%) .682 (+21%) 2433.9
1966 NYY AL 151 537 76 125 12 4 27 68 5 86 89 0.233 .248 (-6%) .309 (+10%) .376 (+12%) .685 (+11%) 1380.3
1967 NYY AL 130 448 45 98 23 3 14 53 1 50 86 0.219 .242 (-10%) .306 (-2%) .357 (+6%) .663 (+2%) 172.3
1968 NYY AL 152 507 60 99 18 3 11 52 10 76 97 0.195 .236 (-18%) .298 (+2%) .340 (-10%) .638 (-4%) -161.6
1969 NYY AL 45 143 13 26 5 2 1 9 2 17 23 0.182 .248 (-27%) .320 (-16%) .369 (-28%) .689 (-22%) -529.4
1969 DET AL 94 331 46 74 13 1 13 37 2 39 47 0.224 .248 (-10%) .320 (-5%) .369 (+5%) .689 (avg) -529.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 65 10 18 3 0 4 13 8 17 0.277

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1964 WS NYA 7 22 4 6 2 0 2 7 6 7 0.273
1963 WS NYA 4 15 1 3 0 0 1 2 1 6 0.200
1962 WS NYA 7 28 5 9 1 0 1 4 1 4 0.321

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 65 65 44 182 10 15
OF 727 717 1380 50 31 6
SS 351 345 597 1037 62 180

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 NYA SS 3 1 3 7 0 1
1962 NYA OF 43 43 89 3 4 0
1962 NYA SS 111 111 201 312 16 51
1963 NYA OF 144 141 305 6 6 1
1964 NYA OF 146 144 259 7 1 0
1965 NYA OF 154 154 283 11 9 1
1966 NYA 3B 64 64 43 179 9 15
1966 NYA OF 84 83 181 12 3 3
1967 NYA OF 118 117 198 9 6 1
1968 NYA OF 27 27 45 1 1 0
1968 NYA SS 119 117 199 409 31 70
1969 NYA SS 41 41 76 122 4 20
1969 DET 3B 1 1 1 3 1 0
1969 DET OF 11 8 20 1 1 0
1969 DET SS 77 75 118 187 11 38

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 65
Shortstop 348
Left Field 521
Center Field 291
Right Field 28

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1965 Gold Glove OF
1962 Rookie of the Year
1962 TSN All-Star SS
1962 TSN Rookie of the Year

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant MI 1957

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1966 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 5.0 280 0
1965 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 23.0 280 0
1963 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 38.0 280 1
1962 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 30.0 280 1
1962 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 13.0 20 13