Roy Thomas

Born: 3/24/1874 in Norristown, PA, USA

Died: 11/20/1959 in Norristown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-04-14 | Final Game: 1911-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Roy Allen Thomas

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Biography

Roy Thomas was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1899 to 1911. Born in 1874, Thomas made a significant impact in the game, participating in 1,470 games and accumulating 1,537 hits throughout his career. His impressive batting average of .290 underscored his consistent hitting ability, and he contributed 299 RBIs and 7 home runs to his teams. Additionally, Thomas was known for his speed on the basepaths, achieving 244 stolen bases, which was a considerable feat during an era that valued aggressive base running. Playing primarily in the post-deadball era, Thomas was part of a transitional period in baseball where the game was evolving, and players began to focus more on power and speed. His ability to get on base and advance runners showcased his understanding of the game and his role as a catalyst in the lineup. Over his 12-year career, Thomas played for several teams, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who contributed to the teams he played for both offensively and defensively. His achievements remain a testament to the skill and dedication required in the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1470	5296	1011	1537	100	53	7	299	244	1042	521	0.290	0.413	0.333	0.747	22381.6

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career OBP .413 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +30.9% above league average.

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

Career OPS 0.747 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — +15.1% 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
1899	PHI	NL	150	547	137	178	12	4	0	47	42	115	45	0.325	.282 (+15%)	.343 (+33%)	.366 (-1%)	.710 (+15%)	2721.7
1900	PHI	NL	140	531	132	168	4	3	0	33	37	115	52	0.316	.279 (+13%)	.338 (+33%)	.366 (-8%)	.705 (+11%)	2303.9
1901	PHI	NL	129	479	102	148	5	2	1	28	27	100	56	0.309	.271 (+14%)	.326 (+34%)	.359 (-7%)	.686 (+12%)	2043.9
1902	PHI	NL	138	500	89	143	4	7	0	24	17	107	53	0.286	.266 (+7%)	.321 (+29%)	.343 (-6%)	.665 (+11%)	1802.2
1903	PHI	NL	130	477	88	156	11	2	1	27	17	107	46	0.327	.261 (+25%)	.316 (+43%)	.345 (+6%)	.662 (+23%)	3063.5
1904	PHI	NL	139	496	92	144	6	6	3	29	28	102	61	0.290	.246 (+18%)	.300 (+38%)	.321 (+7%)	.622 (+22%)	2853.8
1905	PHI	NL	147	562	118	178	11	6	0	31	23	93	52	0.317	.248 (+28%)	.307 (+36%)	.322 (+11%)	.629 (+23%)	3052.7
1906	PHI	NL	142	493	81	125	10	7	0	16	22	107	44	0.254	.247 (+2%)	.307 (+28%)	.315 (-4%)	.622 (+12%)	1824.9
1907	PHI	NL	121	419	70	102	15	3	1	23	11	83	31	0.243	.245 (-1%)	.304 (+23%)	.308 (-3%)	.613 (+10%)	1245.4
1908	PHI	NL	6	24	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	PIT	NL	102	386	52	99	11	10	1	24	11	49	35	0.256	.240 (+7%)	.298 (+17%)	.306 (+12%)	.605 (+14%)	0.0
1909	BSN	NL	82	281	36	74	9	1	0	11	5	47	32	0.263	.244 (+8%)	.306 (+20%)	.312 (-3%)	.618 (+8%)	628.8
1910	PHI	NL	23	71	7	13	0	2	0	4	4	7	5	0.183	.249 (-27%)	.317 (-16%)	.326 (-27%)	.644 (-22%)	-230.3
1911	PHI	NL	21	30	5	5	2	0	0	2	0	8	6	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.7	4	1	0	0	0	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 3.68 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1900	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.7	4	1	0	0	3.38	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	0	141	1	3	6
OF	1434	746	3291	188	102	48
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	PHI	1B	14	0	141	1	3	6
1899	PHI	OF	135	0	313	22	17	8
1900	PHI	OF	139	0	303	19	14	6
1900	PHI	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1901	PHI	OF	129	0	283	9	10	2
1902	PHI	OF	138	0	277	23	8	3
1903	PHI	OF	130	0	318	19	13	3
1904	PHI	OF	139	139	321	21	9	4
1905	PHI	OF	147	147	373	27	7	6
1906	PHI	OF	142	141	340	12	5	7
1907	PHI	OF	121	122	274	15	6	4
1908	PHI	OF	6	6	13	0	0	0
1908	PIT	OF	101	98	269	7	7	4
1909	BSN	OF	76	76	155	9	4	1
1910	PHI	OF	20	17	38	2	2	0
1911	PHI	OF	11	0	14	3	0	0