Jake Thies

Born: 4/1/1926 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/10/2013 in Florissant, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-24 | Final Game: 1955-04-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Vernon Arthur Thies

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Biography

Jake Thies was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1955. Born in 1926, Thies made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, just before the game underwent significant changes in the late 1950s and beyond. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 13 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 3-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. Thies was known for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 57 strikeouts during his time on the mound. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were notable in an era that was beginning to emphasize bullpen specialization. Despite the challenges of competing in the mid-20th century, Thies' performances reflected the spirit of determination and resilience typical of many players of his time. His career, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	10	34	19	3	1	0	134.0	125	58	13	52	57	3.90	0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1954	PIT	NL	3	9	33	18	3	1	0	130.3	120	56	49	57	3.87	3.90 (+1%)	-401.0
1955	PIT	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	3.7	5	2	3	0	4.91	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	33	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	6	11	0.030	0.179	0.030	0.210	0.0

Career AVG .030 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 88.3% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career SLG .030 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 92.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.210 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 71.1% below 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
1954	PIT	NL	33	33	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	5	11	0.030	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	PIT	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	34	19	8	24	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	PIT	P	33	18	8	24	4	2
1955	PIT	P	1	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	34