Carl Thomas

Born: 5/28/1932 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

Died: 3/7/2013 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-19 | Final Game: 1960-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Carl Leslie Thomas

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Biography

Carl Thomas was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1932. His brief Major League career spanned from April 19, 1960, to May 14, 1960. During this short stint in the big leagues, he achieved a record of 1-0, marking a notable moment in his career despite limited opportunities. Thomas posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.45, which reflects the challenges he faced on the mound. Over the course of his time in the majors, he recorded 5 strikeouts and did not earn any saves. While Thomas’s career was not lengthy, his experience as a pitcher during the early 1960s placed him in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-focused game. Though he did not achieve widespread fame, his participation in Major League Baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, showcasing the journeys of players who, like Thomas, made their mark in a fleeting moment on baseball's grand stage.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	4	0	0	0	0	9.7	8	8	1	10	5	7.45	0

Career ERA 7.45 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 95.1% 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
1960	CLE	AL	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	9.7	8	8	10	5	7.45	3.82 (-95%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.333	0.500	0.333	0.833	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +30.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +54.4% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — +17.1% 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
1960	CLE	AL	5	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	2	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	CLE	P	4	0	2	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Arizona	Tucson	AZ	1954, 1955, 1956