Tom Whelan, baseball player, 1920-1920

Tom Whelan

Born: 1/3/1894 in Lynn, MA, USA

Died: 6/26/1957 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-08-13 | Final Game: 1920-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas Joseph Whelan

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Biography

Tom Whelan, born in 1894, had a brief and unique career in Major League Baseball that lasted only a single game on August 13, 1920. As a position player, Whelan made his mark in baseball history not through impressive statistics, but through the rarity of his appearance in the major leagues during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. His game, played during the tail end of the deadball era, was characterized by a focus on strategy, base running, and defense, contrasting sharply with the power-hitting style that would soon dominate the league. Despite not recording any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases in his lone appearance, Whelan's story reflects the struggles and aspirations of many players who sought to make their mark in a competitive environment. His career statistics were ultimately limited, as he finished with a batting average of .0. Nevertheless, Whelan's brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each with their unique journey, regardless of the numbers they posted.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.500 0.000 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +50.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1920 BSN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 BSN 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgetown University Washington DC 1917, 1921