Derek Thompson

Born: 1/8/1981 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-28 | Final Game: 2005-06-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Derek Ryan Thompson

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Biography

Derek Thompson was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career spanning from May 28, 2005, to June 23, 2005. Born in 1981, Thompson made his Major League debut during a period when the game was witnessing a resurgence in power hitting and the increasing influence of advanced statistics. However, his time in the majors was short-lived, as he appeared in only 4 games without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Although Thompson's major league career was limited, he represents the challenges and competitive nature of professional baseball, where many aspiring players strive for success but may face difficult obstacles. His journey, albeit brief, underscores the rigorous demands of the sport and the depth of talent present at all levels of competition. Despite not leaving a statistical mark in the MLB, Thompson's experience serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contribute to the fabric of the game, each with their own unique story.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	3	0	0	0	18.0	16	7	0	10	13	3.50	0

Career ERA 3.50 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
2005	LAD	NL	0	0	4	3	0	0	0	18.0	16	7	10	13	3.50	4.29 (+18%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2005	LAD	NL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	3	1	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	LAN	P	4	3	1	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4