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Phil Todt

Phil Todt Notable

b. August 9, 1901 · Boston Red Sox 1924–1930, Philadelphia Athletics 1931

Phil Todt divided eight seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Boston Red Sox from 1924, then the Philadelphia Athletics through 1931.

Across 957 games he batted .258, with 880 hits and 372 runs. He finished with 57 home runs, 183 doubles, 58 triples and 29 stolen bases.

He played 904 games at first base, with 9,079 putouts and 80 errors. He turned 716 double plays.

He was born in St. Louis, MO, USA on August 9, 1901, and died on November 15, 1973. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1924 BOS 521031727 821 14690 .262
1925 BOS 14154462151 291311 7544293 .278
1926 BOS 15459956153 19127 6940383 .255
1927 BOS 14051655122 2266 5228236 .236
1928 BOS 14453961136 31812 7326476 .252
1929 BOS 15353449140 38104 6431286 .262
1930 BOS 11138349103 22511 6224334 .269
1931 PHA 621972348 1425 448221 .244
Career 9573415372880 1835857 45320722929 .258

On this day & linked events

1901

Born August 9, 1901

St. Louis, MO, USA

1973

Died November 15, 1973

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