Rich Thompson, baseball player, 2004-2012

Rich Thompson

Born: 4/23/1979 in Reading, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-04-07 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard Charles Thompson

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Biography

Rich Thompson, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2004 to 2012. Primarily known as a position player, he played a total of 29 games in Major League Baseball. Despite limited appearances, Thompson made his mark with his exceptional speed on the bases, recording 7 stolen bases during his time in the league. His career batting average stood at .087, with 2 hits and 1 run batted in, reflecting the challenges he faced while competing at the highest level. Thompson's playing career unfolded in an era that saw the game evolve with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and analytics, making his speed and base-running skills particularly valuable. While his offensive numbers might not capture the full essence of his contributions, his ability to disrupt pitchers and create scoring opportunities was a key aspect of his playing style. After his retirement, Thompson remained a part of the baseball community, leaving behind a legacy as a player who exemplified the importance of speed in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 23 6 2 0 0 0 1 7 0 5 0.087 0.160 0.087 0.247 0.0

Career AVG .087 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 66.6% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career SLG .087 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 79.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.247 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 66.8% 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
2004 KCR AL 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 TBR AL 23 22 5 2 0 0 0 1 6 0 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 15 4 10 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 KCA OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
2012 TBA OF 12 4 8 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 5
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 KCA AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $300,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
James Madison University Harrisonburg VA 1998, 1999, 2000