Tom Dunbar
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| Tom Dunbar | |
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| Outfielder | |
| Batted: Left | Threw: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| September 7, 1983 for the Texas Rangers | |
| Final game | |
| July 13, 1985 for the Texas Rangers | |
| Career statistics | |
| Average | .231 |
| Home Runs | 3 |
| RBI | 31 |
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Thomas Jerome Dunbar is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Texas Rangers between 1983 and 1985. He was born on November 24, 1959 in Graniteville, South Carolina. He was 6'2", 192 pounds, and he threw and batted left handed. The college he chose to attend was Middle Georgia College.
Dunbar was originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 11th round, 286th overall, of the 1979 draft. Deciding not to sign that year, he was drafted by the Rangers in the 1st round, 25th overall, of the 1980 draft-after which, he signed.
Dunbar played a total of 91 Major League games, making his debut on September 7, 1983, at the age of 23. He hit .231 with 3 home runs and 31 RBI, striking out 32 times and walking 23. In the field, he committed 4 errors for a .929 fielding percentage-which isn't too great for an outfielder.
He played his final game on July 13, 1985.
[edit] Other information
- Perhaps it was his number that made his career so short – he wore the number 13 throughout his entire career.
- Dunbar was a part of the losing a perfect game on September 30, 1984. He went 0-3 against Anaheim Angels pitcher Mike Witt.
