Gunboat Thompson

Full name: J. W. Thompson

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Biography

Gunboat Thompson is an active pitcher known for his steady contributions on the mound. With a career record of 7-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.41, Thompson demonstrates a solid ability to keep opposing batters at bay. Throughout his career, he accumulates 26 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness in crucial situations, even though he has not recorded any saves to date. Thompson's playing style is characterized by precision and reliability, making him a valuable asset to his team. As he continues to compete in the modern era of baseball, which emphasizes power hitting and advanced analytics, his performance reflects a commitment to traditional pitching skills while adapting to the evolving game. As an active player, Gunboat Thompson's ongoing contributions highlight the importance of depth in a pitching rotation and the role of pitchers in shaping the outcomes of games.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 6 21 16 9 1 0 118.7 124 45 1 45 26 3.41 0

Career ERA 3.41 vs. league average 3.00 across their career seasons — 13.6% worse 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
1914 NLS EAS 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 4 2 2 1 6.00 — 0.0
1916 NLS EAS 2 3 9 6 5 1 0 51.3 68 22 12 10 3.86 2.78 (-39%) 121.7
1918 CAG WES 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 17.7 15 1 4 0 0.51 2.83 (+82%) -214.1
1920 DS NNL 3 3 9 7 3 0 0 46.7 37 20 27 15 3.86 3.45 (-12%) -1075.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 56 3 6 1 0 0 1 0 6 0 0.107 0.194 0.125 0.319 0.0

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.319 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — 51.9% 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
1914 NLS EAS 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1916 NLS EAS 12 29 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.034 — — — — 0.0
1918 CAG WES 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1920 DS NNL 9 17 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 0 4 0 0 0
P 21 7 2 28 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 NLS OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1914 NLS P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1916 NLS OF 4 0 3 0 0 0
1916 NLS P 9 0 0 7 3 1
1918 CAG P 2 0 0 3 1 0
1920 DS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1920 DS P 9 7 2 16 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21
Left Field 1
Right Field 5