Frank Thompson

Born: 7/2/1895 in Springfield, MO, USA

Died: 6/27/1940 in Webb City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-05-06 | Final Game: 1920-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Frank E. Thompson

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Biography

Frank Thompson was a professional baseball player born in 1895, whose career spanned from 1920 to 1920. Primarily known as a position player, Thompson made a brief yet notable mark in the Major Leagues over the course of 22 games. He recorded a total of 9 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .17. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 1 stolen base during his time on the field. Thompson's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace more offensive strategies. While his statistical output may not place him among the legends of the sport, Thompson's participation in the Major Leagues reflects the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the game's development in the early 20th century. His tenure, although short, adds to the rich history of baseball and the myriad of stories that shaped the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	53	7	9	0	0	0	5	1	13	10	0.170	0.343	0.170	0.513	-154.0

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .170 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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
1920	SLA	AL	22	53	7	9	0	0	0	5	1	13	10	0.170	.271 (-38%)	.331 (+3%)	.363 (-53%)	.694 (-26%)	-154.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	0	1	0	2	1
3B	14	0	16	27	6	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	SLA	2B	2	0	1	0	2	1
1920	SLA	3B	14	0	16	27	6	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2
Third Base	14