Kite Thomas, baseball player, 1952-1953

Kite Thomas

Born: 4/27/1923 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Died: 1/7/1995 in Rocky Mount, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-19 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Keith Marshall Thomas

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Biography

Kite Thomas was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. He played as a position player from April 19, 1952, until September 27, 1953, participating in a total of 137 games over the course of his career. Known for his versatility on the field, Thomas contributed to his teams with a solid presence, finishing his career with 52 hits, 7 home runs, and 32 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .233. Competing during a transformative era in baseball, Thomas played in a time when the game was evolving with the integration of players and changes in playing styles. Although he did not achieve remarkable power numbers or speed, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, his contributions as a reliable role player were significant to the teams he played for. His career, though brief, reflected the grit and determination of many players of his time who sought to establish themselves in a competitive league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
137 223 35 52 9 3 7 32 0 34 40 0.233 0.340 0.395 0.734 184.6

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — near 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
1952 PHA AL 75 116 24 29 6 1 6 18 0 20 27 0.250 .252 (-1%) .326 (+12%) .369 (+28%) .696 (+21%) 446.8
1953 PHA AL 24 49 1 6 0 0 0 2 0 3 6 0.122 — — — — -493.8
1953 WSN AL 38 58 10 17 3 2 1 12 0 11 7 0.293 .264 (+11%) .335 (+23%) .397 (+17%) .733 (+20%) -493.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 3 1 2 0
OF 52 0 86 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 PHA OF 29 0 44 1 2 0
1953 PHA OF 15 0 31 0 0 0
1953 WS1 C 1 0 3 1 2 0
1953 WS1 OF 8 0 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Left Field 21
Right Field 31

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kansas State University Manhattan KS 1947