Bud Thomas, baseball player, 1932-1941

Bud Thomas

Born: 9/9/1910 in Faber, VA, USA

Died: 5/20/2001 in North Garden, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-13 | Final Game: 1941-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Luther Baxter Thomas

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Biography

Bud Thomas was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1932 to 1941. Born in 1910, Thomas made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 25 wins and 34 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.96. Over the course of his time in the league, he accumulated a total of 135 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Thomas played during a challenging era for pitchers, where they frequently faced the burgeoning power of hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. His contributions on the mound, while not leading him to stardom, reflected the tenacity and skill of many players who fought through the competitive landscape of the 1930s and early 1940s. Although his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Bud Thomas remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing an important chapter in the sport's development.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1939 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1939 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 34 143 58 13 2 3 526.0 625 290 53 166 135 4.96 0

Career ERA 4.96 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 19.3% worse than 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
1932 WSN AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 1 0 2 1 0.00 — -
1933 WSN AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 11 7 2 1 15.75 — -
1937 PHA AL 8 15 35 26 6 1 0 169.7 208 94 52 54 4.99 4.34 (-15%) -1380.8
1938 PHA AL 9 14 42 29 7 1 0 212.3 259 116 62 48 4.92 4.35 (-13%) -3362.6
1939 PHA AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 4.0 8 7 1 0 15.75 — 0.0
1939 WSN AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 9.0 11 6 2 0 6.00 4.28 (-40%) -
1939 DET AL 7 0 27 0 0 0 1 47.3 45 22 20 14 4.18 4.28 (+2%) -1653.3
1940 DET AL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 8 4 3 0 9.00 — 0.0
1941 DET AL 1 3 26 1 0 0 2 72.7 74 34 22 17 4.21 3.94 (-7%) -45.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 150 7 18 3 0 1 10 0 9 67 0.120 0.170 0.160 0.330 -1032.7

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career OBP .170 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.330 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 54.5% 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
1932 WSN AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1933 WSN AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 PHA AL 35 47 3 6 1 0 1 5 0 4 25 0.128 — — — — -373.2
1938 PHA AL 42 69 4 9 1 0 0 5 0 5 30 0.130 .272 (-52%) .341 (-45%) .392 (-63%) .734 (-55%) -659.5
1939 PHA AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 WSN AL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 DET AL 27 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1940 DET AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1941 DET AL 26 19 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.105 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 143 0 22 98 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 WS1 P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1933 WS1 P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1937 PHA P 35 0 7 17 0 0
1938 PHA P 42 0 7 39 2 1
1939 PHA P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1939 WS1 P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1939 DET P 27 0 2 10 0 0
1940 DET P 3 0 0 4 0 0
1941 DET P 26 0 6 22 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 143