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Phil Tomney

Phil Tomney Notable

b. June 17, 1863 · Louisville Colonels 1888–1890

Phil Tomney played 1888 to 1890 for the Louisville Colonels as a shortstop.

Across 254 games he batted .232, with 205 hits and 148 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 32 doubles and 64 stolen bases.

He played 254 games at shortstop, with 977 assists and 199 errors. He turned 95 double plays.

He was born in Reading, PA, USA on June 17, 1863, and died on March 18, 1892. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1888 LOU 341201518 300 472211 .150
1889 LOU 1123766180 854 38464726 .213
1890 LOU 10838672107 2171 5843027 .277
Career 254882148205 32125 100966964 .232

On this day & linked events

1863

Born June 17, 1863

Reading, PA, USA

1892

Died March 18, 1892

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