Tom Tuckey

Born: 10/7/1880 in Union City, CT, USA

Died: 10/17/1950 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-08-11 | Final Game: 1909-08-09

Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Henry Tuckey

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Biography

Tom Tuckey, born in 1880, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from August 11, 1908, to August 9, 1909. Tuckey played during the early years of the modern era of baseball, a time characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a win-loss record of 3-12 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.49, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound amidst the challenges of the era. Despite not being known for accumulating saves, Tuckey recorded 42 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching depth. Though his career was short-lived, Tuckey's presence in the major leagues reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his time, as teams were beginning to explore various pitching strategies and player roles. His journey through the game highlights the perseverance and dedication common among players in the early 20th century, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	12	25	18	7	1	0	162.7	164	63	3	42	42	3.49	0

Career ERA 3.49 vs. league average 2.47 across their career seasons — 41.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1908	BSN	NL	3	3	8	8	3	1	0	72.0	60	20	20	26	2.50	2.40 (-4%)	-676.6
1909	BSN	NL	0	9	17	10	4	0	0	90.7	104	43	22	16	4.27	2.55 (-68%)	-723.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	49	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	15	0.102	0.102	0.102	0.204	0.0

Career AVG .102 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.

Career OBP .102 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 66.3% below league average.

Career SLG .102 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.204 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — 66.7% 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
1908	BSN	NL	8	20	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.050	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	BSN	NL	17	29	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	18	15	50	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	BSN	P	8	8	4	22	1	1
1909	BSN	P	17	10	11	28	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25