Claude Thomas

Born: 5/15/1890 in Stanberry, MO, USA

Died: 3/6/1946 in Sulpher, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-14 | Final Game: 1916-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Claude Alfred Thomas

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Biography

Claude Thomas was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1890, whose brief Major League career spanned from September 14, 1916, to October 2, 1916. He played during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensively driven styles of play that characterized the following decades. Thomas made a notable impact in his limited time on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Thomas recorded a total of 7 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not secure any saves. While his career was not long, Thomas contributed to the game during a transformative time in baseball history, laying the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His tenure, albeit brief, reflects the challenges and competitiveness of Major League Baseball in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	7	4	1	1	0	28.3	27	13	1	12	7	4.13	0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 2.78 across their career seasons — 48.5% 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
1916	WSN	AL	1	2	7	4	1	1	0	28.3	27	13	12	7	4.13	2.78 (-48%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	10	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.100	0.100	0.100	0.200	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 69.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — 68.8% 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
1916	WSN	AL	7	10	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	2	7	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	WS1	P	7	0	2	7	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7