Sam Thompson

Born: 5/27/1908 in Sulligent, AL, USA

Died: 1/29/1978 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Samuel Tommy Thompson

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Biography

Sam Thompson, born in 1908, is a currently active pitcher known for his tenacity on the mound and ability to navigate the complexities of the modern game. With a career record of 25-31, Thompson showcases a competitive spirit that drives him to improve with each outing. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 4.41, reflecting his capacity to manage challenging situations and keep runs to a minimum. Over his career, he has amassed 216 strikeouts, highlighting his effectiveness in overpowering hitters and his potential as a strikeout artist. Thompson's journey in professional baseball comes at a time when the sport continues to evolve, with players adapting to new training regimens and advanced analytics. His contributions extend beyond just statistics; he embodies the passion and dedication that define the current generation of athletes. As he continues his career, Thompson remains a key figure in the league, influencing both his teammates and aspiring pitchers who look up to his perseverance and skill on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 31 85 57 32 3 2 474.0 528 232 34 137 216 4.41 0

Career ERA 4.41 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — near 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
1932 AB2 NSL 7 5 15 11 10 1 1 104.7 94 30 24 52 2.58 4.13 (+37%) 2265.9
1934 KCM IND 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 8.7 16 4 3 3 4.15 — 0.0
1935 CEG NN2 3 3 10 9 3 1 0 65.7 68 34 14 30 4.66 4.35 (-7%) 1647.2
1936 PS NN2 4 3 12 7 4 0 0 57.3 64 33 23 23 5.18 4.59 (-13%) -443.7
1937 PS NN2 5 4 10 8 5 1 0 66.7 71 31 13 27 4.18 4.34 (+4%) -742.4
1938 PS NN2 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 8.0 12 7 1 2 7.88 — 0.0
1939 PS NN2 3 3 14 6 1 0 1 51.3 60 32 23 28 5.61 4.28 (-31%) -65.7
1940 PS NN2 2 5 12 7 5 0 0 59.3 74 34 21 31 5.16 4.21 (-22%) -5.4
1942 CAG NAL 0 7 9 6 3 0 0 52.3 69 27 15 20 4.64 3.57 (-30%) -28.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 180 18 35 5 0 1 13 1 8 1 0.194 0.237 0.239 0.476 0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 34.7% 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
1932 AB2 NSL 16 39 5 7 2 0 0 2 0 4 0 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1934 KCM IND 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1935 CEG NN2 10 22 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1936 PS NN2 13 21 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1937 PS NN2 10 23 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1938 PS NN2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 PS NN2 14 22 2 8 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1940 PS NN2 15 26 3 6 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1942 CAG NAL 9 20 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.150 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 85 57 15 145 9 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 AB2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1932 AB2 P 15 11 3 36 1 1
1934 KCM P 2 2 0 4 0 1
1935 CEG P 10 9 1 23 3 0
1936 PS P 12 7 3 16 1 0
1937 PS P 10 8 1 18 1 0
1938 PS P 1 1 0 3 0 0
1939 PS P 14 6 0 14 0 1
1940 PS P 12 7 4 17 1 1
1942 CAG P 9 6 3 14 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85
Left Field 1