Ryan Thompson

Born: 11/4/1967 in Chestertown, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-09-01 | Final Game: 2002-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ryan Orlando Thompson

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Biography

Ryan Thompson, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1992 to 2002. He played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 416 games over his tenure. Thompson was known for his blend of power and speed, finishing his career with 305 hits, 52 home runs, and 176 RBIs, alongside a batting average of .243. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his base-running skills, as he recorded 9 stolen bases throughout his career. Thompson's playing era coincided with a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by a surge in offensive production and the increasing importance of power hitters. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the New York Mets and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, were significant in their own right. Thompson's career reflects the evolving landscape of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s, as he navigated the challenges and opportunities presented in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
416	1257	165	305	71	6	52	176	9	90	347	0.243	0.301	0.433	0.734	-740.1

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — near 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
1992	NYN	NL	30	108	15	24	7	1	3	10	2	8	24	0.222	.255 (-13%)	.322 (-15%)	.377 (+3%)	.699 (-5%)	-135.5
1993	NYN	NL	80	288	34	72	19	2	11	26	2	19	81	0.250	.265 (-6%)	.332 (-9%)	.403 (+10%)	.735 (+2%)	-4.7
1994	NYN	NL	98	334	39	75	14	1	18	59	1	28	94	0.225	.269 (-17%)	.338 (-11%)	.424 (+2%)	.763 (-4%)	-306.8
1995	NYN	NL	75	267	39	67	13	0	7	31	3	19	77	0.251	.266 (-6%)	.337 (-9%)	.417 (-9%)	.755 (-9%)	-510.5
1996	CLE	AL	8	22	2	7	0	0	1	5	0	1	6	0.318	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	HOU	NL	12	20	2	4	1	0	1	5	0	2	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	NYY	AL	33	50	12	13	3	0	3	14	0	5	12	0.260	.270 (-4%)	.344 (-2%)	.437 (+14%)	.782 (+7%)	65.0
2001	MIA	NL	18	31	6	9	5	0	0	2	0	1	8	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	MIL	NL	62	137	16	34	9	2	8	24	1	7	38	0.248	.261 (-5%)	.331 (-11%)	.416 (+24%)	.747 (+9%)	152.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	393	322	886	19	13	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1992	NYN	OF	29	27	77	2	1	0
1993	NYN	OF	76	75	228	4	3	0
1994	NYN	OF	98	96	274	5	3	2
1995	NYN	OF	74	74	193	4	3	2
1996	CLE	OF	8	4	5	0	0	0
1999	HOU	OF	10	3	3	1	1	1
2000	NYA	OF	31	10	33	0	0	0
2001	FLO	OF	16	6	11	1	1	0
2002	MIL	OF	51	27	62	2	1	0