Red Thomas, baseball player, 1921-1921

Red Thomas

Born: 4/25/1898 in Hargrove, AL, USA

Died: 3/22/1962 in Fremont, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-09-13 | Final Game: 1921-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert William Thomas

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Biography

Red Thomas, born in 1898, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable impact during his career in the early 20th century. His time in Major League Baseball spanned from September 13 to September 28, 1921, during a period characterized by the transition away from the deadball era. Though his career was short, Thomas showcased his potential in the eight games he played, finishing with a batting average of .267. He recorded eight hits, including one home run, and drove in five runs, demonstrating his capability as a position player. Despite the brevity of his playing time, Thomas contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball in the 1920s, a decade that would see the rise of power hitters and a shift toward more offensive play. His ability to make an immediate impact in his limited appearances marked him as a noteworthy figure, if only for a moment, in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 30 5 8 3 0 1 5 0 4 5 0.267 0.371 0.467 0.838 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .371 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career SLG .467 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.838 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — +13.3% above 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
1921 CHC NL 8 30 5 8 3 0 1 5 0 4 5 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 0 24 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 CHN OF 8 0 24 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 8