Tom Needham

Tom Needham
File:Tom Needham 2163147081 4ec1dc9a6f o.jpg Tom Needham in November 1913
Catcher
Born: (1879-04-17)April 17, 1879 Ireland
Died: Steubenville, Ohio
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 12, 1904, for the Boston Beaneaters
Last MLB appearance
July 8, 1914, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Batting average	.209
Home runs	8
Runs batted in	117
Teams
Boston Beaneaters/Doves (1904–1907) New York Giants (1908) Chicago Cubs (1909–1914)

Thomas Joseph Needham (April 17, 1879 – December 14, 1926) was an Irish-born Major League Baseball player from 1904 to 1914. His first four years were with the Boston Beaneaters (later the Boston Braves). Needham hit poorly, hitting below .200 twice. After a brief appearance with the New York Giants in 1908, Needham played his last 6 years with the Chicago Cubs. Still, Needham hit badly, hitting over .200 just once. Despite hitting under .200 8 of his 11 seasons, Needham's career average was .209, due to his first season average of .260. Needham died in his home in Steubenville, Ohio at the age of 47.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)