Tony Womack, baseball player, 1993-2006

Tony Womack

Born: 9/25/1969 in Danville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-10 | Final Game: 2006-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Anthony Darrell Womack

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Biography

Tony Womack was a dynamic position player whose career spanned from 1993 to 2006. Born in 1969, Womack emerged as a significant contributor to several Major League Baseball teams, known for his speed and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,303 games, accumulating 1,353 hits and maintaining a batting average of .273. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities was evident in his 368 RBIs and 36 home runs, but it was his remarkable speed that truly set him apart; he stole 363 bases, establishing himself as one of the premier base stealers of his era. Womack's most notable season came in 1997 when he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power and efficiency on the base paths. His contributions were particularly felt during his tenure with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he played a crucial role in the team's first World Series championship in 2001. Known for his aggressive playing style and ability to adapt to various positions, Womack left an indelible mark on the game, representing a blend of speed and skill that resonated with fans and players alike during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1303 4963 739 1353 190 59 36 368 363 308 649 0.273 0.317 0.356 0.673 -11865.8

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.673 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 11.4% 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
1993 PIT NL 15 24 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 3 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1994 PIT NL 5 12 4 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1996 PIT NL 17 30 11 10 3 1 0 7 2 6 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1997 PIT NL 155 641 85 178 26 9 6 50 60 43 109 0.278 .266 (+4%) .336 (-3%) .419 (-11%) .756 (-7%) -1000.9
1998 PIT NL 159 655 85 185 26 7 3 45 58 38 94 0.282 .266 (+6%) .335 (-5%) .420 (-15%) .755 (-10%) -1506.7
1999 AZ NL 144 614 111 170 25 10 4 41 72 52 68 0.277 .271 (+2%) .344 (-4%) .433 (-15%) .778 (-10%) -1355.3
2000 AZ NL 146 617 95 167 21 14 7 57 45 30 74 0.271 .270 (avg) .344 (-11%) .437 (-12%) .782 (-12%) -1711.4
2001 AZ NL 125 481 66 128 19 5 3 30 28 23 54 0.266 .263 (+1%) .332 (-8%) .426 (-19%) .758 (-14%) -1363.5
2002 AZ NL 153 590 90 160 23 5 5 57 29 46 80 0.271 .261 (+4%) .331 (-2%) .416 (-15%) .747 (-9%) -1139.3
2003 AZ NL 61 219 30 52 10 3 2 15 8 8 27 0.237 .264 (-10%) .332 (-19%) .422 (-20%) .754 (-20%) -829.3
2003 COL NL 21 79 9 15 2 0 0 5 3 0 9 0.190 .264 (-28%) .332 (-40%) .422 (-49%) .754 (-45%) -829.3
2003 CHC NL 21 51 4 12 2 1 0 2 2 1 11 0.235 .264 (-11%) .332 (-25%) .422 (-26%) .754 (-25%) -829.3
2004 STL NL 145 553 91 170 22 3 5 38 26 36 60 0.307 .266 (+16%) .335 (+4%) .427 (-10%) .762 (-4%) -389.9
2005 NYY AL 108 329 46 82 8 1 0 15 27 12 49 0.249 .264 (-6%) .330 (-16%) .418 (-33%) .749 (-26%) -1658.5
2006 CIN NL 9 18 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 4 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2006 CHC NL 19 50 6 14 1 0 1 2 1 4 4 0.280 .269 (+4%) .336 (-1%) .431 (-17%) .768 (-10%) 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
40 156 19 33 6 2 0 6 7 25 0.212

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALDS2 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2004 NLCS SLN 7 26 5 7 1 0 0 1 1 3 0.269
2004 NLDS1 SLN 4 19 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 2 0.158
2004 WS SLN 4 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.182
2002 NLDS2 ARI 3 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.154
2001 NLCS ARI 4 20 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.200
2001 NLDS2 ARI 5 17 1 5 1 0 0 1 3 2 0.294
2001 WS ARI 7 32 3 8 3 0 0 3 1 7 0.250
1999 NLDS2 ARI 4 18 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 6 0.111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 529 497 1015 1501 59 317
OF 205 173 371 11 4 2
SS 516 486 658 1268 71 257

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 PIT SS 6 5 11 22 1 6
1994 PIT 2B 3 2 3 3 2 1
1994 PIT SS 2 0 0 3 0 1
1996 PIT 2B 4 2 6 8 2 0
1996 PIT OF 6 3 5 0 0 0
1997 PIT 2B 152 148 335 429 20 83
1997 PIT SS 4 0 0 1 0 0
1998 PIT 2B 152 149 304 450 17 104
1998 PIT OF 5 5 4 0 0 0
1998 PIT SS 2 0 1 1 0 0
1999 ARI 2B 19 17 30 36 2 6
1999 ARI OF 123 107 247 9 2 2
1999 ARI SS 19 18 16 40 1 5
2000 ARI OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
2000 ARI SS 143 142 217 365 18 72
2001 ARI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 ARI SS 118 114 152 311 22 74
2002 ARI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 ARI SS 149 145 175 364 20 66
2003 ARI SS 58 50 70 130 7 28
2003 COL 2B 7 5 12 14 0 4
2003 COL OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
2003 COL SS 14 12 16 31 2 5
2003 CHN 2B 14 10 20 25 0 4
2003 CHN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2004 SLN 2B 133 125 225 391 15 81
2005 NYA 2B 24 22 42 89 1 22
2005 NYA OF 66 58 113 2 2 0
2006 CIN 2B 5 5 11 17 0 3
2006 CHN 2B 16 12 27 39 0 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 529
Shortstop 516
Left Field 40
Center Field 40
Right Field 130
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 CIN NL $2,000,000
2005 NYA AL $2,000,000
2004 SLN NL $300,000
2003 ARI NL $6,000,000
2002 ARI NL $4,500,000
2001 ARI NL $4,000,000
2000 ARI NL $2,500,000
1999 ARI NL $1,650,000
1998 PIT NL $290,000
1997 PIT NL $160,000
Total Career Earnings $23,400,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Guilford College Greensboro NC 1989, 1991

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1997 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 2.0 392 0
1997 Rookie of the Year NL 9th 3.0 140 0