Dean Thomas

Born: 5/28/1913 in Mobile, AL, USA

Died: 1/8/1945 in River Rouge, MI, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Orrel Lee Thomas

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Biography

Dean Thomas, born in 1913, is an active pitcher who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. With a career record of 2-5, Thomas showcases his resilience and determination on the mound. His current earned run average (ERA) stands at 5.49, reflecting the challenges he faces in a competitive sporting environment. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 33 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. Despite not yet securing a save, Thomas remains a vital part of his team's pitching rotation, often called upon in crucial situations. Playing in an era characterized by evolving strategies and heightened competition, Thomas embodies the spirit of perseverance that defines many athletes in the game today. His journey through the ranks highlights the dedication required to succeed in professional baseball. As he continues to refine his skills and adapt to the demands of the sport, Dean Thomas stands as an example of the unwavering passion that drives players in their pursuit of excellence on the baseball field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	5	9	7	3	0	0	59.0	64	36	4	27	33	5.49	0

Career ERA 5.49 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 38.8% 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
1937	DTS	NAL	2	3	6	5	3	0	0	40.0	44	25	17	28	5.62	4.34 (-30%)	616.2
1944	KCM	NAL	0	2	3	2	0	0	0	19.0	20	11	10	5	5.21	3.57 (-46%)	-727.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	18	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.056	0.105	0.056	0.161	0.0

Career AVG .056 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 79.4% below league average.

Career OBP .105 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 68.5% below league average.

Career SLG .056 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 85.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.161 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 77.4% 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
1937	DTS	NAL	6	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	KCM	NAL	4	7	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	7	1	15	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	DTS	P	6	5	1	7	0	1
1944	KCM	P	3	2	0	8	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9