Forrest Thompson

Born: 3/3/1918 in Mooresville, NC, USA

Died: 2/26/1979 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-26 | Final Game: 1949-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: David Forrest Thompson

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Biography

Forrest Thompson was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but noteworthy career from 1948 to 1949. Born in 1918, Thompson showcased his talent on the mound in an era that was transitioning from the post-war years of baseball, which saw the return of many veterans and a renewed focus on the sport. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-13, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 48 strikeouts, while also contributing to his team's efforts with 4 saves. Thompson's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the late 1940s, a time when pitchers began to embrace a mix of speed and strategy in their approach. Although his career was relatively short, his contributions to the game during this pivotal time in baseball history underscored the evolving dynamics of pitching. After his retirement on June 5, 1949, Thompson remained a part of baseball lore, remembered for his resilience and dedication to the sport. His journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game during a transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	13	55	8	1	0	4	147.7	156	64	10	63	48	3.90	0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1948	WSN	AL	6	10	46	7	0	0	4	131.3	134	56	54	40	3.84	4.10 (+6%)	-
1949	WSN	AL	1	3	9	1	1	0	0	16.3	22	8	9	8	4.41	4.12 (-7%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	40	6	13	3	1	0	4	0	4	4	0.325	0.386	0.450	0.836	0.0

Career AVG .325 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +23.5% above league average.

Career OBP .386 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +18.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.836 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — +15.7% above 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
1948	WSN	AL	46	35	4	10	2	1	0	4	0	2	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	WSN	AL	10	5	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	55	0	7	25	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	WS1	P	46	0	7	22	2	1
1949	WS1	P	9	0	0	3	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	55