Bobby Thompson

Born: 11/3/1953 in Charlotte, NC, USA

Died: 4/25/2011 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-16 | Final Game: 1978-09-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Bobby LaRue Thompson

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Biography

Bobby Thompson, born in 1953, was a position player who had a brief yet impactful career in Major League Baseball from 1978 until his retirement later that same year. Playing in a total of 64 games, Thompson managed to accumulate 27 hits, including 2 home runs and 12 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .225. His speed on the basepaths was notable, as he recorded 7 stolen bases during his time in the league. Thompson's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and speed. Though his time in the majors was limited, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hustle and determination that defined many players of his generation. Following his retirement on September 25, 1978, Thompson remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for his perseverance and the spirit of the game that he embodied during his brief stint in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
64	120	23	27	3	3	2	12	7	9	26	0.225	0.284	0.350	0.634	-247.6

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1978	TEX	AL	64	120	23	27	3	3	2	12	7	9	26	0.225	.257 (-13%)	.323 (-12%)	.378 (-8%)	.702 (-10%)	-247.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	52	32	109	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	TEX	OF	52	32	109	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	9
Center Field	37
Right Field	9
Designated Hitter	5