Walt Thomas, baseball player, 1908-1908

Walt Thomas

Born: 4/28/1884 in Altoona, PA, USA

Died: 6/6/1950 in Altoona, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-18 | Final Game: 1908-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: William Walter Thomas

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Biography

Walt Thomas was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century, specifically from 1908 to 1909. As a position player, Thomas had a brief career that spanned just five games in the big leagues, where he made a modest impact at the plate. He finished his career with a batting average of .154, accumulating two hits and one run batted in (RBI). Despite not being a power hitter, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording two stolen bases during his time in the majors. Playing in an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball, Walt Thomas's career coincided with the tail end of the Deadball Era, a time when games were often low-scoring and small ball strategies were prevalent. While his statistics may not reflect a standout career, Thomas's participation in the major leagues during this formative period in baseball history underscores the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the game's early evolution. His legacy, though brief, remains a part of the rich history of baseball's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 13 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 3 2 0.154 0.312 0.154 0.466 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.466 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1908 BSN NL 5 13 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 3 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 5 5 7 12 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 BSN SS 5 5 7 12 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 5