Tom Urbani

Born: 1/21/1968 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Died: 9/28/2022 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-04-21 | Final Game: 1996-08-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Urbani

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Biography

Tom Urbani was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Born in 1968, Urbani made his mark on the game during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by an increase in offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Throughout his career, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets, showcasing his skills on the mound in a league that was beginning to embrace the long ball. Urbani finished his career with a record of 10-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.98, accumulating a total of 149 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves during his time in the majors, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant for his teams. Urbani's ability to navigate through tough lineups and his competitive spirit on the mound made him a notable figure during the mid-1990s, even as he faced challenges in an era known for its offensive output. His journey through the league remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	17	81	36	0	0	0	260.3	316	144	38	86	149	4.98	0

Career ERA 4.98 vs. league average 4.44 across their career seasons — 12.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1993	STL	NL	1	3	18	9	62.0	73	32	26	33	4.65	4.19 (-11%)	-
1994	STL	NL	3	7	20	10	80.3	98	46	21	43	5.15	4.51 (-14%)	-
1995	STL	NL	3	5	24	13	82.7	99	34	21	52	3.70	4.45 (+17%)	-
1996	STL	NL	1	0	3	2	11.7	15	10	4	1	7.71	4.61 (-67%)	-
1996	DET	AL	2	2	16	2	23.7	31	22	14	20	8.37	4.61 (-81%)	-1957.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
83	65	6	16	1	0	1	4	0	7	18	0.246	0.319	0.308	0.627	0.0

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1993	STL	NL	18	16	2	3	0	0	0	2	6	0.188	—	—	—	—
1994	STL	NL	20	24	1	6	0	0	1	2	5	0.250	—	—	—	—
1995	STL	NL	24	19	3	6	1	1	3	3	6	0.316	—	—	—	—
1996	STL	NL	5	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—
1996	DET	AL	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—