Jason Thompson, baseball player, 1996-1996

Jason Thompson

Born: 6/13/1971 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-06-09 | Final Game: 1996-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jason Michael Thompson

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Biography

Jason Thompson was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career from 1996 to 2006. Primarily playing as a position player, he competed in a total of 13 games at the highest level. Throughout his time in the majors, Thompson showcased his offensive capabilities, amassing 11 hits, two of which were home runs. He also contributed six runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, finishing his career with a batting average of .224. Despite the brevity of his career, Thompson's journey through baseball reflected the transitional nature of the sport in the late 1990s. His time in the league coincided with a period of significant change, as players began to embrace more power-driven hitting styles. While Thompson did not have the opportunity to become a long-term fixture in the league, his contributions during his short stint exemplified the resilience and determination required to compete at the highest level of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 49 4 11 4 0 2 6 0 1 14 0.224 0.235 0.429 0.664 -145.9

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1996 SDP NL 13 49 4 11 4 0 2 6 0 1 14 0.224 — — — — -145.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 13 13 94 13 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 SDN 1B 13 13 94 13 4 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arizona Tucson AZ 1993
Saddleback College Mission Viejo CA 1989, 1990
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1991