Tom Florence
Howard Thomas Florence
Born: September 19, 1923
, KY US
Deceased: February 12, 1996
Warren County, OH US
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B
Bats: Right
Throws:
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 163
Career: 1947-1949
Tom Florence compiled a career batting average of .290 with 3 home runs and 94 RBI in his 229-game career with the Columbus Cardinals, Columbia Reds, Muncie Reds and Charleston Rebels. He began playing during the 1947 season and last took the field during the 1949 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | OHSL4 | Muncie Reds | 98 | 447 | 386 | 80 | 136 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 94 | 18 | 52 | 35 | .352 | .432 | .508 | .940 | 196 | 2 | 7 | ||||
| 1948 | A | SALL2 | Columbia Reds | 131 | 482 | 482 | 116 | 11 | 6 | 0 | .241 | .241 | .288 | .529 | 139 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | A | SALL2 | (+) Charleston Rebels | 149 | 593 | 593 | 152 | 26 | 5 | 4 | .256 | .256 | .337 | .594 | 200 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | A | SALL2 | (+) Columbia Reds | 149 | 593 | 593 | 152 | 26 | 5 | 4 | .256 | .256 | .337 | .594 | 200 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 229 | 929 | 868 | 80 | 252 | 30 | 22 | 3 | 94 | 18 | 0 | 52 | 35 | .290 | .332 | .386 | .718 | 335 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | OHSL4 | Muncie Reds | SS | 98 | 193 | 296 | 43 | 54 | .919 | 4.990 |
| Totals | 98 | 193 | 296 | 43 | 54 | .919 | 4.990 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | A | South Atlantic League | Columbus Cardinals | SLN | ||
| 1947 | A | South Atlantic League | Columbia Reds | CIN | ||
| 1947 | D | Ohio State League | Muncie Reds | CIN | ||
| 1948 | A | South Atlantic League | Columbia Reds | CIN | ||
| 1949 | A | South Atlantic League | Charleston Rebels | CHA | ||
| 1949 | A | South Atlantic League | Columbia Reds | CIN |
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