Herb Thomas

Born: 1910

Throws: L

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Biography

Herb Thomas, born in 1910, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and determination on the mound. With a career record of 5-5, Thomas showcases a competitive spirit that has kept him in the game despite the challenges he faces. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 8.08, reflecting the ups and downs typical of a career that has spanned several eras in baseball. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 24 strikeouts and secured 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute in critical moments. As Thomas continues to play, he remains a testament to the enduring nature of the sport and the passion that drives players to compete at high levels. His presence on the field adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the evolving dynamics of pitching and the unique challenges of maintaining performance in the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball. With each outing, Thomas is not just adding to his statistics; he is also enriching the narrative of a game that has captivated fans for generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 5 20 14 6 1 1 81.3 122 73 4 39 24 8.08 0

Career ERA 8.08 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 79.3% 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
1928 NLG ECL 4 0 6 5 3 1 0 37.0 47 25 11 11 6.08 4.13 (-47%) 289.1
1929 NLG ANL 1 4 12 8 3 0 1 43.7 67 41 26 13 8.45 4.60 (-84%) -659.9
1930 HIL IND 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0.7 8 7 2 0 94.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 34 4 7 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 0.206 0.229 0.235 0.464 0.0

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 39.3% 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
1928 NLG ECL 6 17 3 6 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1929 NLG ANL 14 17 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1930 HIL IND 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
P 20 14 5 25 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 NLG P 6 5 3 15 0 1
1929 NLG OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1929 NLG P 12 8 2 9 2 0
1930 HIL P 2 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 20
Right Field 2