Tom Vickery, baseball player, 1890-1893

Tom Vickery

Born: 5/5/1867 in Milford, MA, USA

Died: 3/21/1921 in Burlington, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-21 | Final Game: 1893-07-29

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas Gill Vickery

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Biography

Tom Vickery was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 1890s. Born in 1867, Vickery's career spanned from 1890 to 1893, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era towards a more modern style of play. Throughout his time in the league, he played for several teams, showcasing a solid pitching ability that earned him a career record of 42 wins and 41 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.75, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during a time when scoring was often low and pitching dominated the game. Vickery was known for his durability and competitiveness, amassing a total of 265 strikeouts over the course of his career, an impressive feat given the era's emphasis on different pitching styles and strategies. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, often serving as a reliable starter. Vickery's impact on the game is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, bridging the gap between the old styles of play and the evolving strategies that would define the sport in the years to come.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
42 41 97 90 72 2 0 717.7 766 299 16 352 265 3.75 0

Career ERA 3.75 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — near 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
1890 PHI NL 24 21 46 46 41 2 0 382.0 405 146 184 162 3.44 3.88 (+11%) -1349.8
1891 CHC NL 6 5 14 12 7 0 0 79.7 72 36 44 39 4.07 3.52 (-16%) -
1892 BLN NL 8 10 24 21 17 0 0 176.0 189 69 87 49 3.53 3.28 (-7%) -2148.8
1893 PHI NL 4 5 13 11 7 0 0 80.0 100 48 37 15 5.40 4.66 (-16%) 34.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 307 25 69 8 1 0 20 18 13 53 0.225 0.261 0.257 0.518 -963.8

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.518 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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
1890 PHI NL 46 159 15 33 4 0 0 11 12 7 25 0.208 .260 (-20%) .336 (-28%) .351 (-34%) .687 (-31%) -855.1
1891 CHC NL 14 39 3 7 1 0 0 1 3 0 10 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1892 BLN NL 24 74 6 18 2 1 0 4 3 5 16 0.243 .244 (-1%) .316 (-8%) .327 (-9%) .644 (-9%) -108.7
1893 PHI NL 15 35 1 11 1 0 0 4 0 1 2 0.314 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 97 0 39 148 29 7
SS 1 0 1 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 PHI P 46 0 17 71 20 3
1891 CHN P 14 0 5 19 2 0
1891 CHN SS 1 0 1 2 1 1
1892 BLN P 24 0 11 30 5 1
1893 PHI 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1893 PHI P 13 0 6 28 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 97
Second Base 1
Shortstop 1