Ray Thomas, baseball player, 1938-1938

Ray Thomas

Born: 7/9/1910 in Dover, NH, USA

Died: 12/6/1993 in Wilson, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-07-22 | Final Game: 1938-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Raymond Joseph Thomas

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Biography

Ray Thomas was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player, participating in a single game on July 22, 1938. In that game, Thomas managed to secure 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .333, a remarkable figure given his limited opportunities at the major league level. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his successful hit in that one appearance remains a highlight of his professional career. Although Thomas's time in the majors was fleeting, his experience reflects the challenges faced by many players during the era, when opportunities were often limited and competition was fierce. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in baseball, even if only for a moment. The significance of Thomas's brief career lies in the glimpse it provides into the life of a player striving to achieve his dreams amidst the backdrop of a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1938 BRO NL 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 BRO C 1 0 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933