Lefty Thomas

Born: 10/4/1903 in Glade Springs, VA, USA

Died: 3/19/1952 in Charlottesville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-26 | Final Game: 1926-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Clarence Fletcher Thomas

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Biography

Lefty Thomas, born in 1903, had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player for a single season from 1925 to 1926. Despite his aspirations and dedication to the game, Thomas's time in the majors was limited, as he appeared in only 8 games. Throughout his stint, he struggled to make an impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .0, with no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, and he did not register any stolen bases. Thomas's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new playing styles and strategies. While he did not leave a statistical legacy, his experiences reflect the challenges many players faced during the competitive landscape of the 1920s. Lefty Thomas remains a part of baseball history, a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness in the sport, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	8	2	1	0	0	21.7	22	8	0	17	13	3.32	0

Career ERA 3.32 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 23.3% better 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
1925	WSN	AL	0	2	2	2	1	0	0	13.0	14	3	7	10	2.08	4.55 (+54%)	-
1926	WSN	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	8.7	8	5	10	3	5.19	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	0.125	0.000	0.125	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 83.3% 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
1925	WSN	AL	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	WSN	AL	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	WS1	P	2	0	0	3	0	0
1926	WS1	P	6	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Lynchburg College	Lynchburg	VA	1920, 1921, 1922, 1923