Thomas Gordon Seaton (August 30, 1887 – April 10, 1940) was a

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from 1912-1917. He was signed in 1909 as a pitcher by the

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baseball team in the Pacific Coast League. In he was part of a pitching staff that included

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and Vean Gregg. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Seaton in . After struggling through a mediocre season in 1912, Seaton became a dominating pitcher in 1913 appearing in 52 games and compiling a 27–12 record in 322.1 innings. After a dispute involving his wife and the Phillies, Seaton signed with the

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of the

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. Seaton went 25–14 that year. Seaton struggled in 1915. After the Federal League folded after the 1915 season, Seaton pitched for the Chicago Cubs. He eventually was released and returned to the Pacific Coast League. As a hitter, Seaton posted a .186

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(84-for-451) with 44 runs, 4 home runs, 32 RBI and 24 bases on balls in 231 games. After the

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of , Seaton and Luther "Casey" Smith were released in May 1920 due to rumors "...regarding the practices of the players (Seaton and Smith) and their associates." He died on April 10, 1940.

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