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Tom House
  • Birth Name:
    Thomas Ross House
  • Nickname:
    Tom
  • Date of Birth:
    April 29, 1947
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Taurus
  • Place of Birth:
    Seattle, Washington, USA
  • Height:
    5' 11"
  • Weight:
    190 lb
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Hair Color:
    Brown
  • Nationality:
    American
  • Religion:
    Christianity
  • Education:
    University of Southern California

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Tom House

    Career

    Tom House
    • Profession:
      Sportsman
    • Debut:
      June 23, 1971 for the Atlanta Braves

    Trivia

    Tom House
    • House has admitted to using steroids in the 1970s, making him one of the earliest players to admit to using performance-enhancing drugs.
    • In 1998, the American Baseball Coaches Association presented House with a lifetime achievement award.
    • He is an advisor with the American Sports Medicine Institute, and is the co-founder of the National Pitching Association.
    • House has also worked as a coach for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and Chiba Lotte Marines.
    • House became the pitching coach for the Texas Rangers in 1985, during which time he was notable for his work with Nolan Ryan.
    • After his retirement as a player, House became a pitching coach.
    • House concluded his major league career after two seasons with the Mariners in 1977 and 1978. He finished with 29 wins, 23 losses, 34 saves, and a 3.79 ERA in 536 major league innings.
    • House ranked among the league leaders in those categories in 1975, when his 45 games finished ranked third, and his 11 saves placed tenth.
    • His best season was 1974, when he pitched 102 2/3 innings, all in relief, with a 1.93 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP. His 38 games finished ranked seventh in the National League, and his 11 saves were good for fifth.
    • Is a former Major League Baseball player, as well as an author and a pitching coach.

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