Tom Parrott

Thomas William Parrott
(Tacky Tom)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10½", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut June 18, 1893
• Final Game September 26, 1896
• Born April 10, 1868 in Portland, OR USA
• Died January 1, 1932 in Dundee, OR USA

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Biographical Information

Tom Parrott and his brother Jiggs Parrott were the first two Oregon-born players to come to the major leagues.

Tom was primarily a pitcher in 1893-1895 and then became mainly an outfielder in 1896. He had hit well in 1895, with a .343 batting average that year and a SLG of .522. He wasn't as solid in 1896, although given that the St. Louis Browns finished in 11th place, he was a better hitter than most of the other players on the team.

He began playing amateur ball in 1888. His minor league career ran from around 1890 to 1907.

Notable Achievements

• NL Saves Leader (1895)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1894 & 1895)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1894)

Related Sites

• Tom Parrott at the SABR Bio Project
• The Brothers Parrott