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Tom Egan

Tom Egan Notable

b. June 9, 1946 · California Angels 1965–1970, 1974–1975, Chicago White Sox 1971–1972

Tom Egan divided 11 seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the California Angels from 1965, then the California Angels through 1975.

Across 373 games he batted .200, with 196 hits and 74 runs. He finished with 22 home runs, 25 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 354 games behind the plate, with 1,861 putouts and 27 errors. He turned 23 double plays.

He was born in Los Angeles, CA, USA on June 9, 1946. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1965 CAL 1838310 010 13120 .263
1966 CAL 71100 000 0150 .000
1967 CAL 1100 000 0000 .000
1968 CAL 164325 101 42150 .116
1969 CAL 46120717 105 1617410 .142
1970 CAL 792101450 604 2014670 .238
1971 CHW 852512960 11110 3426941 .239
1972 CHW 50141827 302 94480 .191
1974 CAL 4394411 000 48401 .117
1975 CAL 2870716 310 35140 .229
Career 37397974196 25322 91803362 .200

On this day & linked events

1946

Born June 9, 1946

Los Angeles, CA, USA

1965

Major-league debut: Tom Egan

Tom Egan made a major-league debut on May 27, 1965.

1975

Final major-league game: Tom Egan

Tom Egan played a final major-league game on June 15, 1975.

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