Tony York, baseball player, 1944-1944

Tony York

Born: 11/27/1912 in Irene, TX, USA

Died: 4/18/1970 in Hillsboro, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1944-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Tony Batton York

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Biography

Tony York was a professional baseball player born in 1912, who made his mark in the sport during a brief career that spanned from April 18, 1944, to June 25, 1944. Playing as a position player, York participated in 28 games in Major League Baseball, where he demonstrated his skills at the plate with 20 hits and a batting average of .235. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, he contributed 7 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. York's career unfolded during a unique period in baseball history, as World War II influenced the composition of major league rosters, with many players serving in the military. Despite the challenges of this era, York managed to carve out a spot in the major leagues, showcasing his talent in a competitive environment. While his time in the big leagues was short-lived, his legacy as a player from this distinctive era remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 85 4 20 1 0 0 7 0 4 11 0.235 0.270 0.247 0.517 -328.4

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.517 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 24.4% 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
1944 CHC NL 28 85 4 20 1 0 0 7 0 4 11 0.235 .261 (-10%) .325 (-17%) .357 (-31%) .683 (-24%) -328.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 12 0 13 29 0 2
SS 15 0 26 52 5 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 CHN 3B 12 0 13 29 0 2
1944 CHN SS 15 0 26 52 5 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 12
Shortstop 15