Bud Thomas, baseball player, 1951-1951

Bud Thomas

Born: 3/10/1929 in Sedalia, MO, USA

Died: 8/15/2015 in Sedalia, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-02 | Final Game: 1951-09-29

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

Full name: John Tillman Thomas

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Biography

Bud Thomas, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief but notable career spanning from 1951 to 1951. Primarily a position player, Thomas showcased his talents in 14 games, where he recorded 7 hits, including a home run, and drove in 1 run, finishing with an impressive batting average of .35. His speed on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 2 bases during his time in the league. Though his career was short-lived, Thomas played during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving both on and off the field. His contributions, albeit limited in games, reflected the high level of competition and the challenges faced by players of his time. With a unique ability to make an impact in a limited role, Bud Thomas remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his brief yet effective stint in the Major Leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 20 3 7 0 0 1 1 2 0 3 0.350 0.350 0.500 0.850 0.0

Career AVG .350 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +34.2% above league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +29.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.850 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — +17.7% 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
1951 SLA AL 14 20 3 7 0 0 1 1 2 0 3 0.350 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 14 0 12 18 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 SLA SS 14 0 12 18 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 14