Tom Dunbar

Infobox MLB retired
bgcolor1=darkblue
bgcolor2=maroon
textcolor1=white
textcolor2=white
name=Tom Dunbar
position=Outfielder
bats=Left
throws=Left
birthdate=birth date and age|1959|11|24
debutdate=September 7
debutyear=by|1983
debutteam=Texas Rangers
finaldate=July 13
finalyear=by|1985
finalteam=Texas Rangers
stat1label=Average
stat1value=.231
stat2label=Home Runs
stat2value=3
stat3label=RBI
stat3value=31
teams=
*Texas Rangers (1983-1985)
highlights=
*none

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.

Tom Dunbar has two kids; Tia Dunbar, age 24 and Tyson Dunbar, age 21.. Tyson Dunbar also has a son of his own, Tyson Jr, who is 1 year old... Tom and his family are currently living in Aiken, South Carolina.

He played his final game on July 13, 1985.

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.