Fresco Thompson

Born: 6/6/1902 in Centreville, AL, USA

Died: 11/20/1968 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-05 | Final Game: 1934-04-22

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

Full name: Lafayette Fresco Thompson

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Biography

Fresco Thompson, born in 1902, was a notable American baseball player whose career spanned from 1925 to 1934. Primarily serving as a position player, Thompson made a significant impact during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively dynamic game. Over the course of his career, he played in 669 games, where he showcased his batting prowess with a commendable .298 batting average, accumulating 762 hits and 13 home runs. His offensive contributions also included 249 RBIs and 69 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute both as a hitter and a baserunner. Thompson's playing style was marked by his consistent hitting and speed on the bases, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His ability to combine contact hitting with a respectable power output, alongside his agility, allowed him to carve out a successful career during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly. As a player, Thompson's achievements placed him among the notable figures of his time, and he left a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
669	2560	400	762	149	34	13	249	69	215	143	0.298	0.353	0.398	0.751	-168.6

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — near 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
1925	PIT	NL	14	37	4	9	2	1	0	8	2	4	1	0.243	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	NY1	NL	2	8	1	5	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0.625	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	PHI	NL	153	597	78	181	32	14	1	70	19	34	36	0.303	.282 (+7%)	.344 (avg)	.392 (+4%)	.736 (+2%)	90.9
1928	PHI	NL	152	634	99	182	34	11	3	50	19	42	27	0.287	.280 (+2%)	.342 (-3%)	.395 (-1%)	.737 (-2%)	-394.9
1929	PHI	NL	148	623	115	202	41	3	4	53	16	75	34	0.324	.289 (+12%)	.353 (+13%)	.415 (+1%)	.769 (+6%)	1063.5
1930	PHI	NL	122	478	77	135	34	4	4	46	7	35	29	0.282	.293 (-4%)	.354 (-6%)	.429 (-8%)	.784 (-7%)	-780.8
1931	BRO	NL	74	181	26	48	6	1	1	21	5	23	16	0.265	.276 (-4%)	.338 (+4%)	.388 (-16%)	.726 (-7%)	-147.4
1932	BRO	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	NY1	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	622	1625	2044	145	446
3B	5	4	0	0	0
SS	10	9	15	1	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1925	PIT	2B	12	19	24	1	6
1926	NY1	2B	2	2	8	0	0
1927	PHI	2B	153	424	485	35	97
1928	PHI	2B	152	409	509	32	109
1929	PHI	2B	148	395	512	33	103
1930	PHI	2B	112	287	386	32	95
1931	BRO	2B	43	89	120	12	36
1931	BRO	3B	5	4	0	0	0
1931	BRO	SS	10	9	15	1	4