Kevin Thompson, baseball player, 2006-2007

Kevin Thompson

Born: 9/18/1979 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-06-03 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kevin Deshawn Thompson

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Biography

Kevin Thompson, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a brief career spanning from 2006 to 2007. Primarily serving as a position player, Thompson played a total of 41 games in the big leagues. He recorded 14 hits, including one home run, and drove in 9 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .215. Known for his speed on the bases, he also contributed with 2 stolen bases during his tenure. Thompson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the post-steroid era, where players were increasingly scrutinized for performance-enhancing drugs. Despite the challenges of breaking into a competitive league and the hurdles faced by many players during this time, Thompson showcased his abilities as a versatile player. While his time in the majors was limited, his journey reflects the perseverance and dedication required to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 65 9 14 6 0 1 9 2 9 22 0.215 0.311 0.354 0.665 0.0

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
2006 NYY AL 19 30 5 9 3 0 1 6 2 6 9 0.300 — — — — 0.0
2007 NYY AL 13 21 2 4 3 0 0 2 0 2 10 0.190 — — — — 0.0
2007 OAK AL 9 14 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 34 15 40 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 NYA OF 15 7 22 0 0 0
2007 NYA OF 11 5 14 0 0 0
2007 OAK OF 8 3 4 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 10
Center Field 8
Right Field 16
Designated Hitter 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grayson County College Denison TX 1999, 2000