Valmy Thomas, baseball player, 1957-1961

Valmy Thomas

Born: 10/21/1925 in Santurce, P.R.

Died: 10/16/2010 in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

MLB Debut: 1957-04-16 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Valmy Thomas was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Born in 1925, Thomas played primarily as a position player, having a career that spanned from 1957 to 1961. Over the course of 252 games, he recorded 144 hits, including 12 home runs, while driving in 60 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .230, and he contributed two stolen bases to his teams. Thomas's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and versatility, which allowed him to adapt to various roles within the lineup. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions were valuable in the context of an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Despite the challenges of competition during this time, Valmy Thomas left a lasting impression in his relatively brief career, showcasing the grit and determination that defined many players of his generation. He retired from the game on October 1, 1961, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player and a testament to the evolving nature of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
252 626 56 144 20 3 12 60 2 45 79 0.230 0.283 0.329 0.612 -1458.9

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1957 NY1 NL 88 241 30 60 10 3 6 31 0 16 29 0.249 .257 (-3%) .323 (-9%) .391 (avg) .715 (-4%) -242.7
1958 SFG NL 63 143 14 37 5 0 3 16 1 13 24 0.259 .257 (avg) .324 (-1%) .394 (-10%) .719 (-6%) -138.8
1959 PHI NL 66 140 5 28 2 0 1 7 1 9 19 0.200 .256 (-22%) .323 (-22%) .392 (-40%) .715 (-32%) -768.9
1960 BAL AL 8 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1961 CLE AL 27 86 7 18 3 0 2 6 0 6 7 0.209 .258 (-19%) .328 (-21%) .399 (-21%) .727 (-21%) -308.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 249 182 1128 92 15 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 NY1 C 88 66 396 31 4 8
1958 SFN C 61 47 244 17 2 4
1959 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1959 PHI C 65 43 310 25 7 3
1960 BAL C 8 5 27 2 0 1
1961 CLE C 27 21 151 17 2 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 249
Third Base 1