Clete Thomas

Born: 11/14/1983 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-03-31 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Clete Thomas

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Biography

Clete Thomas, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2013. Primarily serving as a position player, Thomas played in a total of 249 games, where he recorded 165 hits and hit 13 home runs. His career batting average stood at .233, complemented by 65 runs batted in (RBIs) and 6 stolen bases. Thomas began his career during an era characterized by the growing emphasis on power hitting and the evolution of player athleticism. Known for his versatility and speed, he contributed both offensively and defensively for the teams he played with, including the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins. While his statistics reflect the challenges of maintaining consistent performance at the highest level, Thomas's determination and work ethic left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. After retiring from the game, he continued to be recognized for his contributions to the sport, embodying the spirit of perseverance that defines baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
249	709	95	165	38	4	13	65	6	77	211	0.233	0.311	0.353	0.664	-1006.6

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
2008	DET	AL	40	116	7	33	9	1	1	9	2	14	26	0.284	.263 (+8%)	.333 (+10%)	.416 (-3%)	.749 (+3%)	90.6
2009	DET	AL	102	275	46	66	13	3	7	39	3	33	77	0.240	.262 (-9%)	.332 (-3%)	.417 (-8%)	.750 (-6%)	-270.7
2012	DET	AL	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	MIN	AL	12	28	2	4	1	0	1	4	0	0	16	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	MIN	AL	92	290	39	62	15	0	4	13	1	30	92	0.214	.253 (-16%)	.317 (-9%)	.396 (-23%)	.714 (-16%)	-826.5