Tommie Aaron facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tommie Aaron
Aaron with the Atlanta Braves in 1968
Outfielder
Born: (1939-08-05)August 5, 1939 Mobile, Alabama, US
Died: August 16, 1984(1984-08-16) (aged 45) Atlanta, Georgia, US
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
April 10, 1962, for the Milwaukee Braves
Last appearance
September 24, 1971, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Home runs	13
Batting average	.229
Hits	216
Teams
As player Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves (1962–1965, 1968–1971) As coach Atlanta Braves (1978–1984)

Tommie Lee Aaron (August 5, 1939 – August 16, 1984) was a professional baseball player and coach from the United States. He played first base and left field in Major League Baseball (MLB). Tommie was the younger brother of the famous Hank Aaron, who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. They even made history as the first brothers to play together in a League Championship Series!

Tommie Aaron's Baseball Journey

Tommie was born in Mobile, Alabama. The Milwaukee Braves signed him when he was 18 years old in 1958. He played for the Milwaukee Braves from 1962 to 1963 and again in 1965. Later, he played for the Atlanta Braves from 1968 to 1971.

Rising Through the Ranks

Before joining the major leagues, Tommie played for the Richmond Braves. This team was part of the International League. In 1967, he was named the MVP of the International League. This award showed how well he was playing.

After His Playing Days

After his time as a player, Tommie continued to work in baseball. He became a manager for minor league teams from 1973 to 1978. Then, he moved up to be a coach for the major league team, the Atlanta Braves. He coached from 1979 until 1984.

Home Run History

Tommie Aaron hit a total of 13 home runs in his major league career. Eight of these home runs came in his first year, 1962. His brother Hank Aaron hit a record 755 home runs. Together, Tommie and Hank hold the MLB record for the most career home runs by two brothers, with a total of 768!

Only one other brother of a 500-home run player also played in the majors. That was Rich Murray, whose brother was Eddie Murray. Rich hit only four home runs in his short major league career.

Career Highlights

Tommie Aaron finished his career with a batting average of .229. He had 13 home runs, 94 runs batted in (RBI), and scored 102 runs. He played in 437 games during his career.

Tommie passed away in 1984. He was buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama.

Family Life

Tommie Aaron married Carolyn Davenporte on October 13, 1962. They had three children together. Their children were named Efrem, Tommie Jr., and Veleeta.

Awards and Honors

After Tommie's death, the Richmond Braves created an award in his honor. It was called the Tommie Aaron Memorial Award. This award was given each year to the team's most valuable player. The award continued until the team moved to Georgia in 2009. The Braves' AAA team, now called the Gwinnett Stripers, has retired his jersey number, 23. This means no other player on that team will wear the number 23.

Career Statistics