Bill Thomas, baseball player, 1902-1902

Bill Thomas

Born: 12/8/1877 in Norristown, PA, USA

Died: 1/14/1950 in Evansburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-05-01 | Final Game: 1902-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Miskey Thomas

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Biography

Bill Thomas was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 1902 to 1905. Primarily serving as a position player, Thomas made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively oriented game. Over the course of his career, he played in 6 games, where he recorded 2 hits and finished with a batting average of .118. Despite his limited opportunities at the plate, Thomas contributed to the early days of the sport during a time when baseball was rapidly evolving. Thomas's time in the major leagues was short-lived, as he played primarily for teams in the National League. While he did not hit any home runs or accumulate runs batted in, his presence in the league reflects the vast pool of talent that was emerging in the early 20th century. Although his statistical accomplishments were modest, Bill Thomas remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport's development during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 17 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.118 0.167 0.118 0.284 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 65.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.284 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 57.3% 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
1902 PHI NL 6 17 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.118 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 6 1 0 0
2B 1 0 1 2 0 0
OF 3 0 2 0 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 PHI 1B 1 0 6 1 0 0
1902 PHI 2B 1 0 1 2 0 0
1902 PHI OF 3 0 2 0 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 1
Left Field 2
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ursinus College Collegeville PA 1899