Thad Christopher

Born: 12/24/1912 in Tampa, FL, USA

Died: 1/28/1973 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Thadist B. Christopher

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Biography

Thad Christopher, born in 1912, is an active player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. With a career spanning 193 games, Christopher has established himself as a reliable position player known for his consistent hitting and versatility on the field. He boasts a batting average of .250, reflecting his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offense. Over his career, he accumulates 158 hits, including 14 home runs, and drives in 82 runs, showcasing his capability as a key run producer. Additionally, his speed on the bases is demonstrated by his 11 stolen bases, adding another dimension to his playing style. Competing in a modern era that emphasizes power and contact hitting, Christopher's contributions come at a time when the game is evolving, with more focus on athleticism and offensive production. His longevity and performance reflect a dedication to the sport, as he continues to influence the game both on and off the field. As he remains an active player, Christopher's ongoing career is a testament to his skills and resilience in the competitive world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
193	632	94	158	30	5	14	82	11	84	2	0.250	0.340	0.380	0.720	-302.5

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1935	NBY	IND	10	31	3	8	1	1	2	7	0	1	0	0.258	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	NE	NN2	31	111	22	29	6	1	3	13	4	18	0	0.261	.283 (-8%)	.349 (+4%)	.404 (+3%)	.753 (+3%)	89.1
1936	WEG	NN2	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	89.1
1938	NBY	NN2	15	53	6	13	5	0	2	9	0	5	1	0.245	.272 (-10%)	.341 (-9%)	.392 (+15%)	.734 (+4%)	17.5
1941	NE	NN2	37	127	15	27	3	0	1	15	1	16	0	0.213	.262 (-19%)	.332 (-10%)	.373 (-30%)	.705 (-21%)	-403.9
1942	CCB	NAL	31	93	16	19	5	0	1	11	2	9	0	0.204	.253 (-19%)	.323 (-11%)	.349 (-17%)	.672 (-14%)	-198.7
1943	CC	NAL	9	29	3	11	2	0	0	6	1	4	0	0.379	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CBE	NAL	17	56	9	14	3	1	1	6	2	4	0	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.324 (-8%)	.346 (+13%)	.671 (+3%)	0.0
1943	HG	NN2	4	10	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	BEG	NN2	4	15	2	7	1	1	0	2	0	1	0	0.467	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	NBY	NN2	10	32	6	10	1	0	2	5	1	5	0	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	NBY	NN2	23	70	9	16	2	1	2	7	0	18	1	0.229	.260 (-12%)	.328 (+18%)	.354 (+5%)	.683 (+11%)	187.3
1945	NE	NN2	1	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	187.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	3	29	2	0	1
2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
C	23	21	96	18	1	6
OF	166	157	201	10	23	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	NBY	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1935	NBY	C	2	2	11	3	0	1
1935	NBY	OF	7	5	4	0	1	0
1936	NE	OF	33	31	53	8	4	2
1936	WEG	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1938	NBY	C	7	5	38	6	0	2
1938	NBY	OF	10	9	13	0	4	0
1941	NE	OF	37	37	59	1	4	0
1942	CCB	C	3	3	10	1	0	0
1942	CCB	OF	26	24	30	0	2	1
1943	CC	C	2	2	8	1	0	1
1943	CC	OF	7	7	7	0	1	0
1943	CBE	C	2	2	8	1	0	0
1943	CBE	OF	15	14	10	0	1	0
1943	HG	C	1	1	3	1	0	0
1943	HG	OF	2	2	2	0	1	0
1943	BEG	OF	4	4	4	0	3	0
1944	NBY	1B	1	1	9	1	0	0
1944	NBY	OF	8	8	8	0	0	0
1945	NBY	1B	2	2	20	1	0	1
1945	NBY	C	6	6	18	5	1	2
1945	NBY	OF	15	14	10	1	2	0
1945	NE	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0