Justin Thompson, baseball player, 1996-2005

Justin Thompson

Born: 3/8/1973 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-05-27 | Final Game: 2005-08-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Justin Willard Thompson

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Biography

Justin Thompson, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2005. He was known for his solid performances on the mound, amassing a career record of 36-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.02. Over his nine-year career, Thompson recorded 428 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his teams' pitching efforts. Despite not recording any saves, he earned recognition for his work as a starting pitcher, which culminated in an All-Star selection during his career. Thompson played in an era characterized by offensive prowess and the emergence of high-strikeout pitchers. His tenure in Major League Baseball coincided with a time when the game was experiencing significant changes, including the integration of advanced analytics into player evaluation. While he may not have been among the most dominant pitchers of his time, Thompson's contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the era, and his ability to keep hitters off balance made him a valuable asset on the mound. He retired from professional baseball in 2005, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the challenges of the sport with determination.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
36 43 103 101 9 0 0 648.7 633 290 73 235 428 4.02 0

Career ERA 4.02 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
1996 DET AL 1 6 11 11 0 0 0 59.0 62 30 31 44 4.58 4.61 (+1%) -432.1
1997 DET AL 15 11 32 32 4 0 0 223.3 188 75 66 151 3.02 4.39 (+31%) 3240.4
1998 DET AL 11 15 34 34 5 0 0 222.0 227 100 79 149 4.05 4.43 (+9%) 2141.9
1999 DET AL 9 11 24 24 0 0 0 142.7 152 81 59 83 5.11 4.71 (-9%) -2840.3
2005 TEX AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.7 4 4 0 1 21.60 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
103 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.071 0.071 0.071 0.143 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 73.3% below league average.

Career OBP .071 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 78.8% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 83.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 81.2% 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
1996 DET AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 DET AL 32 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 DET AL 34 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1999 DET AL 24 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 TEX AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 103 101 24 90 1 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 DET P 11 11 2 13 0 1
1997 DET P 32 32 11 31 0 3
1998 DET P 34 34 6 35 0 2
1999 DET P 24 24 5 11 1 1
2005 TEX P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 103

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 TEX AL $1,420,000
2000 TEX AL $3,025,000
1999 DET AL $650,000
1998 DET AL $400,000
1997 DET AL $198,000
1996 DET AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $5,802,000