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Tommy Tatum Notable

b. July 16, 1919 · Brooklyn Dodgers 1941, 1947, Cincinnati Reds 1947

Tommy Tatum divided seven seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1941, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1947.

Across 81 games he batted .258, with 50 hits and 20 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 6 doubles and 7 stolen bases.

He played 56 games in the outfield, with 123 putouts and 0 errors.

He was born in Decatur, TX, USA on July 16, 1919, and died on November 7, 1989. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1941 BRO 81212 100 1130 .167
1947 BRO/CIN 731821948 521 1616177 .264
Career 811942050 621 1717207 .258

On this day & linked events

1919

Born July 16, 1919

Decatur, TX, USA

1989

Died November 7, 1989