Eric Thames

Born: 11/10/1986 in Santa Clara, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-05-18 | Final Game: 2020-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Eric Allyn Thames

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Biography

Eric Thames was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2011 to 2020. Born in 1986, Thames made his Major League Baseball debut on April 5, 2011. Over the course of his career, he played in 605 games, accumulating a total of 451 hits, 96 home runs, and 235 runs batted in (RBIs). His career batting average stood at .241, and he contributed with 18 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that made him a versatile presence in the lineup. Thames played during an era characterized by increased offensive output and the rise of power hitters. His most notable stint came with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he became known for his ability to hit for both average and power. Thames's professional journey included time in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO), where he honed his skills before returning to the MLB, further highlighting his determination and adaptability in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. He retired on September 24, 2020, leaving behind a legacy as a player who successfully navigated the challenges of the game across different leagues and eras.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
605	1868	286	451	100	17	96	235	18	207	617	0.241	0.325	0.467	0.792	2781.7

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .467 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.792 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +7.7% above 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
2011	TOR	AL	95	362	58	95	24	5	12	37	2	23	88	0.262	.255 (+3%)	.320 (-2%)	.399 (+14%)	.719 (+7%)	341.8
2012	TOR	AL	46	148	17	36	7	1	3	11	0	9	40	0.243	.254 (-4%)	.318 (-10%)	.405 (-10%)	.724 (-10%)	-281.3
2012	SEA	AL	40	123	10	27	5	2	6	14	1	6	47	0.220	.254 (-14%)	.318 (-20%)	.405 (+8%)	.724 (-4%)	-281.3
2017	MIL	NL	138	469	83	116	26	4	31	63	4	75	163	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.324 (+11%)	.425 (+22%)	.750 (+17%)	1764.5
2018	MIL	NL	96	247	41	54	10	3	16	37	7	29	97	0.219	.247 (-12%)	.318 (-4%)	.409 (+17%)	.727 (+8%)	322.2
2019	MIL	NL	149	396	67	98	23	2	25	61	3	51	140	0.247	.252 (-2%)	.322 (+7%)	.434 (+16%)	.757 (+12%)	1095.1
2020	WAS	NL	41	123	10	25	5	0	3	12	1	14	42	0.203	.244 (-17%)	.321 (-7%)	.417 (-24%)	.739 (-17%)	-324.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	4	1	2	1	0	1	1	0	1	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2019	NLWC	MIL	1	4	1	2	1	0	1	1	0	1	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	269	243	1801	140	14	177
OF	236	202	388	6	8	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	TOR	OF	79	77	146	2	2	1
2012	TOR	OF	43	38	72	0	1	0
2012	SEA	OF	36	32	73	1	2	0
2017	MIL	1B	108	103	805	71	6	79
2017	MIL	OF	29	18	30	0	1	0
2018	MIL	1B	29	27	194	15	3	15
2018	MIL	OF	37	31	57	2	2	1
2019	MIL	1B	105	89	639	45	3	63
2019	MIL	OF	12	6	10	1	0	0
2020	WAS	1B	27	24	163	9	2	20