Art Thomason, baseball player, 1910-1910

Art Thomason

Born: 2/12/1889 in Liberty, MO, USA

Died: 5/2/1944 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-08-10 | Final Game: 1910-08-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Arthur Wilson Thomason

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Biography

Art Thomason was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who played in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. His career spanned from August 10, 1910, to August 31, 1910, during which he appeared in 20 games as a position player. Although his tenure in Major League Baseball was brief, Thomason's contributions to the teams he played for were a testament to the grit and determination of players of his time. In his limited time on the field, Thomason recorded 12 hits, achieving a batting average of .171. He demonstrated his capability on the basepaths with 3 stolen bases and contributed 2 RBIs to his teams. While he did not hit any home runs, his role as a speedster and a contact hitter highlighted the varied playing styles that were emerging during the early years of the sport. Despite the short duration of his career, Art Thomason remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 70 4 12 0 1 0 2 3 5 10 0.171 0.227 0.200 0.427 -359.7

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.427 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 33.8% 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
1910 CLE AL 20 70 4 12 0 1 0 2 3 5 10 0.171 .249 (-31%) .317 (-29%) .326 (-39%) .644 (-34%) -359.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 20 18 29 5 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 CLE OF 20 18 29 5 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 2
Right Field 19