Tommy Atkins (baseball)

Tommy Atkins
Pitcher
Born: December 9, 1887
Ponca, Nebraska
Died: May 7, 1956 (aged 68)
Cleveland, Ohio
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
October 2, 1909, for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 1910, for the Philadelphia Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 3-2
Earned run average 2.86
Strikeouts 33
Teams

Francis Montgomery "Tommy" Atkins (December 9, 1887 – May 7, 1956) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Atkins made one start for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1909 and a further 15 appearances (four starts) during 1910. According to the 1911 Reach Guide, Atkins had a key pitch called the "fingernail fling".