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Tom Seaver

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1967-1986 (1967-1986)
Proper Name
George Thomas Seaver
Nickname
Tom Terrific
Positions
P (656)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-1 / 205
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Death Date
August 31,2020   Age:  75.288
High School
Fresno (Fresno,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1966-1-19-Atlanta Braves
MLB Debut
April 13,1967
MLBAM ID
121961
Retrosheet#
seavt001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career311-20565664714,782.2397136402.861.12

[Player Notes]

[1967] Topps All-Star Rookie[1968] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1969] Opening day starter for the New York Mets ... World Series Champion with New York Mets[1970] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1971] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1972] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1973] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1974] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1975] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1976] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1977] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1978] Pitched 4-0 no-hitter for Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals on June 16,1978 ... Opening day starter for the Cincinnati Reds[1979] Opening day starter for the Cincinnati Reds[1981] Opening day starter for the Cincinnati Reds[1983] Opening day starter for the New York Mets[1985] Opening day starter for the Chicago White Sox[1986] Opening day starter for the Chicago White Sox[1988] Inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame ... His #41 was retired by the Mets on June 24,1988[1992] Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (Baseball Writers)[1995] Inducted into the USC Athletics Hall of Fame[2006] Inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and MuseumMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1967New York MetsNLMLBNYN412216132.763534182110251.0224857719781705051.208.030.682.806.103.052.18
1968New York MetsNLMLBNYN412316122.203635145111277.2224736815482058180.987.260.491.566.642.374.27
1969New York MetsNLMLBNYN41242572.213635185110273.1202756724822088171.046.650.792.706.852.472.54
1970New York MetsNLMLBNYN412518122.823736192110290.22301039121832836041.087.120.652.578.763.193.41
1971New York MetsNLMLBNYN412620101.763635214110286.1210615618612895140.956.600.571.929.081.924.74
1972New York MetsNLMLBNYN412721122.923535133000262.0215928523772498051.117.390.792.658.553.163.23
1973New York MetsNLMLBNYN412819102.083636183000290.0219746723642515040.986.800.711.997.792.303.92
1974New York MetsNLMLBNYN412911113.203232125000236.0199898419752014231.167.590.722.867.673.392.68
1975New York MetsNLMLBNYN41302292.383636155000280.1217817411882437141.096.970.352.837.802.602.76
1976New York MetsNLMLBNYN413114112.593534135010271.02118378147723512041.067.010.462.567.802.763.05
1977New York MetsNLMLBNYN4132733.0013135300096.0793332728723101.117.410.662.636.753.092.57
1977Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN41321432.342020144000165.1120454312381244000.966.530.652.076.752.453.26
1978Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN413316142.88363681000259.2218978326892266101.187.560.903.087.833.362.54
1979Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN41341663.14323295000215.0187857516611314001.157.830.672.555.483.562.15
1980Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN41351083.64262651000168.0140746824591014011.187.501.293.165.413.961.71
1981Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN41361422.54232361000166.112051471066875031.126.490.543.574.712.761.32
1982Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN41375135.50212100000111.113675681444623031.6210.991.133.565.016.061.41
1983New York MetsNLMLBNYN41389143.55343452000231.020110491188613510041.247.830.703.355.264.051.57
1984Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA413915113.953433104110236.221610810427611315021.178.211.032.324.984.112.15
1985Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA414016113.17353361020238.222310384226913410081.228.410.832.605.053.881.94
1986Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA4141264.3812121000072.0663735927311051.298.251.133.383.884.631.15
1986Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS31,4041573.80161610000104.11144644829723021.379.830.692.506.213.972.48
1967MLBTotal--NYN----16132.763534182110251.0224857719781705051.208.030.682.806.103.052.18
1968MLBTotal--NYN----16122.203635145111277.2224736815482058180.987.260.491.566.642.374.27
1969MLBTotal--NYN----2572.213635185110273.1202756724822088171.046.650.792.706.852.472.54
1970MLBTotal--NYN----18122.823736192110290.22301039121832836041.087.120.652.578.763.193.41
1971MLBTotal--NYN----20101.763635214110286.1210615618612895140.956.600.571.929.081.924.74
1972MLBTotal--NYN----21122.923535133000262.0215928523772498051.117.390.792.658.553.163.23
1973MLBTotal--NYN----19102.083636183000290.0219746723642515040.986.800.711.997.792.303.92
1974MLBTotal--NYN----11113.203232125000236.0199898419752014231.167.590.722.867.673.392.68
1975MLBTotal--NYN----2292.383636155000280.1217817411882437141.096.970.352.837.802.602.76
1976MLBTotal--NYN----14112.593534135100271.02118378147723512041.067.010.462.567.802.763.05
1977MLBTotal--CIN,NYN----2162.583333197000261.1199787519661967101.016.850.652.276.752.692.97
1978MLBTotal--CIN----16142.88363681000259.2218978326892266101.187.560.903.087.833.362.54
1979MLBTotal--CIN----1663.14323295000215.0187857516611314001.157.830.672.555.483.562.15
1980MLBTotal--CIN----1083.64262651000168.0140746824591014011.187.501.293.165.413.961.71
1981MLBTotal--CIN----1422.54232361000166.112051471066875031.126.490.543.574.712.761.32
1982MLBTotal--CIN----5135.50212100000111.113675681444623031.6210.991.133.565.016.061.41
1983MLBTotal--NYN----9143.55343452000231.020110491188613510041.247.830.703.355.264.051.57
1984MLBTotal--CHA----15113.953433104110236.221610810427611315021.178.211.032.324.984.112.15
1985MLBTotal--CHA----16113.17353361200238.222310384226913410081.228.410.832.605.053.881.94
1986MLBTotal--CHA,BOS----7134.03282820000176.1180837917561034071.349.190.872.865.264.241.84
Tot:MLB (20 yrs)MLB3112052.86656647231619614782.2397116741521380139036401268761.127.470.722.626.853.152.62
Tot:AL (3 yrs)AL38353.699794185310651.261929426766186368190171.248.550.912.575.084.061.98
Tot:NL (17 yrs)NL2731702.73559553213566514131.0335213801254314120432721078591.107.300.682.627.133.012.72

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1967New York MetsNLMLBNYN4122P367751120052082416100139329.143.230.169.399.156.026.2048.6025.813.000.00
1968New York MetsNLMLBNYN4123P38955152003003440300017101213.158.184.179.363.053.021.2942.9743.5614.670.00
1969New York MetsNLMLBNYN4124P3991711300610734240001410438.121.200.154.354.121.033.1936.7332.694.860.00
1970New York MetsNLMLBNYN4125P4295917111100010310700123112314.179.257.242.499.168.063.2548.9327.683.1095.00
1971New York MetsNLMLBNYN4126P399281830170063101100124109414.196.245.261.506.130.065.2835.5028.445.1792.00
1972New York MetsNLMLBNYN4127P3689513313400541060012710076.146.191.303.494.213.157.2225.0041.008.2029.67
1973New York MetsNLMLBNYN4128P39939152115107340900322109411.161.220.237.457.161.076.2416.4231.194.8693.00
1974New York MetsNLMLBNYN4129P3271370004009280700378707.099.200.099.299.127.000.16310.3432.183.110.00
1975New York MetsNLMLBNYN4130P37957171005008241700218111116.179.250.189.439.095.010.2397.2121.623.000.00
1976New York MetsNLMLBNYN4131P35825700030092609001710007.085.176.085.261.110.000.1259.0026.002.890.00
1977New York MetsNLMLBNYN4132P1331150004002120210053605.161.206.161.367.065.000.2505.5633.336.000.00
1977Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4132P20551012103500221011002226848.218.246.400.646.218.182.2902.9430.8810.5018.33
1978Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4133P367459100400831013000109518.122.207.135.342.122.013.2098.4232.633.880.00
1979Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4134P337631230280012904002218157.158.169.276.445.132.118.2221.2335.8029.0038.00
1980Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4135P2646563003007170700096033.130.245.196.441.217.066.20711.6728.332.430.00
1981Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4136P235531110160081604102156829.200.297.273.570.218.073.25611.7623.532.0055.00
1982Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN4137P2234362000002160500284124.176.222.235.457.118.059.3334.8839.028.000.00
1983New York MetsNLMLBNYN4138P346461002040062606102147728.156.225.219.444.156.063.2567.7933.774.330.00
1967MLBTotal--NYN------367751120052082416100139329.143.230.169.399.156.026.2048.6025.813.00NL1967
1968MLBTotal--NYN------38955152003003440300017101213.158.184.179.363.053.021.2942.9743.5614.67NL1968
1969MLBTotal--NYN------3991711300610734240001410438.121.200.154.354.121.033.1936.7332.694.86NL1969
1970MLBTotal--NYN------4295917111100010310700123112314.179.257.242.499.168.063.2548.9327.683.1095.00NL1970
1971MLBTotal--NYN------399281830170063101100124109414.196.245.261.506.130.065.2835.5028.445.1792.00NL1971
1972MLBTotal--NYN------3689513313400541060012710076.146.191.303.495.213.157.2225.0041.008.2029.67NL1972
1973MLBTotal--NYN------39939152115107340900322109411.161.220.237.457.161.075.2416.4231.194.8693.00NL1973
1974MLBTotal--NYN------3271370004009280700378707.099.200.099.299.127.000.16310.3432.183.11NL1974
1975MLBTotal--NYN------37957171005008241700218111116.179.250.189.439.095.011.2397.2121.623.00NL1975
1976MLBTotal--NYN------35825700030092609001710007.085.176.085.261.110.000.1259.0026.002.89NL1976
1977MLBTotal--CIN,NYN------3386111710390043301310227104413.198.231.314.545.163.116.2753.8531.738.2528.67NL1977
1978MLBTotal--CIN------367459100400831013000109518.122.207.135.342.122.014.2098.4232.633.88NL1978
1979MLBTotal--CIN------337631230280012904002218157.158.169.276.445.132.118.2221.2335.8029.0038.00NL1979
1980MLBTotal--CIN------2646563003007170700096033.130.245.196.441.217.065.20711.6728.332.43NL1980
1981MLBTotal--CIN------235531110160081604102156829.200.297.273.570.218.073.25611.7623.532.0055.00NL1981
1982MLBTotal--CIN------2234362000002160500284124.176.222.235.458.118.059.3334.8839.028.00NL1982
1983MLBTotal--NYN------346461002040062606102147728.156.225.219.444.156.063.2567.7933.774.33NL1983
Tot:MLB (17 yrs)MLB58013159920228512864010848541214022276155245157.154.219.210.429.141.056.2316.9631.254.49109.58
Tot:NL (17 yrs)NL58013159920228512864010848541214022276155245157.154.219.210.429.141.056.2316.9631.254.49109.58

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1967National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar22000.0010001111.00000110001.000.000.009.009.000.001.00
1968National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar23000.0010000102.02000050001.009.000.000.0022.500.000.00
1969New York MetsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs24106.4310000107.08050320001.5710.290.003.862.570.000.67
1969New York MetsWorld SeriesPlayoffs24113.00201002015.012050390001.007.200.001.805.400.003.00
1970National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar25000.0011000003.01000040000.333.000.000.0012.000.000.00
1973National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar28000.0010000101.00000100001.000.000.009.000.000.000.00
1973New York MetsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs28111.62201002016.2130305170001.087.020.002.709.180.003.40
1973New York MetsWorld SeriesPlayoffs28012.40200002015.0130403180001.077.800.001.8010.800.006.00
1975National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar300027.0010000101.02331120003.0018.009.009.0018.0027.002.00
1976National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar31004.5010000102.02111010001.009.004.500.004.504.500.00
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Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1967National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar22100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1968National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar23100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1969New York MetsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs24130000000000000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1969New York MetsWorld SeriesPlayoffs24240000000002000000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1973National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar28100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1973New York MetsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs28261220010011000004720.333.429.6671.096.500.334.40014.2914.291.000.00
1973New York MetsWorld SeriesPlayoffs28250000000002000000500.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0040.000.000.00
1975National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar30100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1976National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar31110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1977National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar32100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
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Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1967New York MetsNLMLB22P35-251.0173813565500.9821.60.221.9821.697.25
1968New York MetsNLMLB23P36-278.0214814706900.9861.90.252.2522.294.73
1969New York MetsNLMLB24P36-273.1184827686600.9711.80.242.1622.292.34
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1967New York MetsNLMLBNYN226110110-36Wes Westrum, Salty ParkerdnqNL-ROY
1968New York MetsNLMLBNYN2373899-38Gil Hodgesdnq
1969New York MetsNLMLBNYN24100621-39Gil HodgesWon World Series (Orioles)NL-Cy
1970New York MetsNLMLBNYN2583793-42Gil Hodgesdnq
1971New York MetsNLMLBNYN2683793-39Gil Hodgesdnq
1972New York MetsNLMLBNYN2783733-36Yogi Berradnq
1973New York MetsNLMLBNYN2882791-39Yogi BerraLost World Series (Athletics)NL-Cy,NL-POTW
1974New York MetsNLMLBNYN2971915-32Yogi Berradnq
1975New York MetsNLMLBNYN3082803-37Yogi Berra, Roy McMillandnqNL-Cy,NL-POTW,NL-POTW,NL-ZOTM
1976New York MetsNLMLBNYN3186763-35Joe Frazierdnq
1977Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3288742-20Sparky AndersondnqNL-POTW,NL-ZOTM,NL-ZOTM
1977New York MetsNLMLBNYN3264986-13Joe Torre, Joe FrazierdnqNL-POTW,NL-ZOTM,NL-ZOTM
1978Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3392692-36Sparky AndersondnqNL-POTW
1979Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3490711-33John McNamaraLost NLCS (Pirates)NL-POTW
1980Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3589733-26John McNamaradnq
1981Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3666420-23John McNamaradnqNL-ZOTM
1982Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN37611016-22John McNamara, Russ Nixondnq
1983New York MetsNLMLBNYN3868946-34Frank Howard, George Bambergerdnq
1984Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3974886-34Tony La Russadnq
1985Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA4085773-35Tony La Russa1,136,262dnqAL-POTW
1986Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS4195661-16John McNamara1,132,652Lost World Series (Mets)
1986Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA4172905-12Jim Fregosi, Tony La Russa, Doug Rader1,132,652dnq
22 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1989New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7487.460514.5dnq
1990New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster6795.414721.0dnq
1991New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7191.438520.0dnq
1992New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7686.469420.0dnq
1993New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster8874.54327.0dnq
1999New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster9766.59526.5Lost NLCS (Braves)
2000New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster9468.58021.0Lost World Series (Yankees)
2001New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8280.50636.0dnq
2002New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7586.466526.5dnq
2003New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster6695.410534.5dnq
2004New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster7191.438425.0dnq
2005New York MetsNLMLBMLBNYNBroadcaster8379.51247.0dnq
12 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1986-11-12Granted free agencyNoHist
1986-06-29Traded from Chicago White Sox to Boston Red Sox for Steve LyonsBoston Red SoxNoHist
1986-06-04Activated from Disabled ListChicago White SoxNoHist
1986-05-18DL - Left shoulder inflammationChicago White SoxNoInjury
1984-01-20Selected from New York Mets by Chicago White Sox in player compensatione DraftChicago White SoxNoHist
1982-12-16Traded from Cincinnati Reds to New York Mets for Charlie Puleo, Lloyd McClendon and Jason FeliceNew York MetsNoHist
1980-08-04Activated from Disabled ListCincinnati RedsNoHist
1980-07-01DL - Left shoulder inflammationCincinnati RedsNoInjury
1977-06-15Traded from New York Mets to Cincinnati Reds for Pat Zachry, Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson and Dan NormanCincinnati RedsNoHist
1966-04-03Signed as amateur free agentNew York MetsNoHist
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Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Chicago White Sox401,136,262223371,57160,000
1986Chicago White Sox411,132,652137412,52060,000
2 season(s)$2,268,914Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
75
Walks
73
Hittable
79
SO/BB
81
vsPower
79
Hitting
57
Durability
95
Team
.499

[Career Highlights]

[1965]  Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in Round #10 (#190) out of USC (Did not sign)
[1966]  Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in Round #1 (#19) out of USC
[1967]  Played for New York Mets (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished 1st in NL-ROY voting with 11 points ... Finished 22nd in NL-MVP voting with 5 points ... National League Rookie of the Year ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, Wins, Losses, Games Started, Complete Games, Innings PItched, Hits Allowed, Home Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts ... Topps All-Star Rookie
[1968]  Played for New York Mets (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Games Started, Complete Games, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Walks per 9 Innings ... Opening day starter for the New York Mets
[1969]  Played for New York Mets (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for New York Mets ... Played in World Series for New York Mets ... Finished 1st in NL-CY voting with 23 points ... Finished 2nd in NL-MVP voting with 243 points ... National League Cy Young Award ... Led NL in Wins, Hits per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Complete Games, Shutouts, Home Runs Allowed, Strikeouts ... Opening day starter for the New York Mets ... World Series Champion with New York Mets
[1970]  Played for New York Mets (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Finished 7th in NL-CY voting with 4 points ... Finished 29th in NL-MVP voting with 2 points ... Led NL in Earned Run Average, Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in NL in W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Games Started, Complete Games, Innings PItched, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings ... Opening day starter for the New York Mets
[1971]  Played for New York Mets (MLB) ... Finished 2nd in NL-CY voting with 61 points ... Finished 9th in NL-MVP voting with 46 points ... Led NL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in NL in Wins, Complete Games, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Hits per 9 Innings, Walks per 9 Innings ... Opening day starter for the New York Mets
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