Dan Thomas

Born: 5/9/1951 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 6/12/1980 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-02 | Final Game: 1977-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Danny Lee Thomas

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Biography

Dan Thomas, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues as a position player during a brief career from 1976 to 1977. Over the course of 54 games, he showcased his offensive capabilities, recording 48 hits, 6 home runs, and 26 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .274. Known for his solid hitting and occasional power, Thomas contributed to his teams during the transitional period in baseball that saw the emergence of more offensive-oriented play following the tail end of the deadball era. Despite a career that spanned just over a season, Thomas left an indelible mark in the hearts of fans and players alike. His one stolen base exemplified his ability to add speed to his game, albeit modestly. Thomas's brief tenure in the majors reflects the challenges many players faced during the 1970s, a decade marked by changing styles of play and the ongoing evolution of the game. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, his accomplishments on the field remain a testament to his skill and dedication to baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
100.0	92.0	12.0	23.0	2.0	0	1.0	1.0	6.0	0	0	0.250	0.296	0.304	0.600

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1939	12.0	9.0	1.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.333	0.400	0.333	0.733
1940	88.0	83.0	11.0	20.0	2.0	0	1.0	1.0	5.0	0	0	0.241	0.284	0.301	0.585

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	175	24	48	8	3	6	26	1	22	39	0.274	0.363	0.457	0.820	515.2

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OBP .363 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career SLG .457 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +19.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.820 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — +16.1% 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
1976	ATL	AL	32	105	13	29	5	1	4	15	1	14	28	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.320 (+16%)	.360 (+27%)	.681 (+22%)	398.2
1977	ATL	AL	22	70	11	19	3	2	2	11	0	8	11	0.271	.264 (+3%)	.329 (+6%)	.401 (+14%)	.730 (+11%)	117.1