Sandy Thompson

Born: 6/5/1895 in Marshall, TX, USA

Died: 6/21/1965 in Proviso, IL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Thompson

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Biography

Sandy Thompson, born in 1895, is an active position player known for his impressive performance on the field. With a career spanning several decades, Thompson has made a significant impact in the world of baseball. He has played in 645 games, showcasing his consistency and durability throughout his career. With a batting average of .306, he stands out as a formidable hitter, accumulating 722 hits and driving in 308 RBIs. His ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts is further underscored by his 56 stolen bases, demonstrating both speed and agility on the base paths. Thompson's career unfolds during a time when the game is characterized by a blend of traditional skills and emerging strategies. As a player who continues to adapt and thrive, he exemplifies the evolution of baseball through the years. Though he has hit only 7 home runs in his career, his overall offensive contributions and versatility as a position player keep him relevant in the modern game. As he continues to take the field, Sandy Thompson remains a respected figure in baseball, embodying the spirit of competition and the pursuit of excellence.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
645	2361	350	722	98	24	7	308	56	170	5	0.306	0.356	0.377	0.733	-598.0

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.745 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
1923	MB	NNL	62	235	32	74	14	2	1	31	4	9	0	0.315	.282 (+11%)	.344 (-1%)	.390 (+4%)	.734 (+1%)	4.8
1924	BBB	NNL	79	298	51	89	15	5	1	29	8	25	1	0.299	.283 (+5%)	.345 (+3%)	.389 (+1%)	.734 (+2%)	112.9
1925	BBB	NNL	67	260	48	88	11	7	3	42	9	15	0	0.338	.288 (+17%)	.349 (+7%)	.407 (+15%)	.756 (+11%)	504.6
1926	CAG	NNL	79	276	38	88	11	2	1	46	9	26	0	0.319	.279 (+14%)	.345 (+12%)	.390 (-2%)	.735 (+5%)	327.5
1927	BBB	NNL	95	345	49	98	16	1	1	38	13	27	0	0.284	.282 (+1%)	.344 (avg)	.392 (-12%)	.736 (-6%)	-355.2
1928	BBB	NNL	16	56	5	18	4	0	0	7	1	2	0	0.321	.280 (+14%)	.342 (+1%)	.395 (-1%)	.737 (avg)	-6.5
1928	CAG	NNL	43	166	25	55	1	1	0	27	4	11	1	0.331	.280 (+18%)	.342 (+11%)	.395 (-12%)	.737 (-1%)	-6.5
1929	CAG	NNL	72	258	30	77	10	2	0	32	6	14	1	0.298	.289 (+3%)	.353 (-5%)	.415 (-15%)	.769 (-10%)	-502.1
1930	CAG	NNL	73	244	35	63	7	2	0	25	0	27	2	0.258	.293 (-12%)	.354 (-6%)	.429 (-29%)	.784 (-19%)	-816.1
1931	CC2	NNL	18	76	14	26	2	1	0	13	0	4	0	0.342	.276 (+24%)	.338 (+11%)	.388 (+2%)	.726 (+6%)	77.6
1932	CAG	NSL	41	147	23	46	7	1	0	18	2	10	0	0.313	.275 (+14%)	.335 (+6%)	.391 (-4%)	.726 (+1%)	27.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
29	96	11	21	3	1	0	11	8	10	0.219

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1932	NSC	CAG	2	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1928	NNC	CAG	5	14	1	3	0	0	1	2	0	0.214
1927	NNC	BBB	3	2	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	0.500
1926	NNC	CAG	8	29	3	8	0	1	3	2	2	0.276
1926	NWS	CAG	11	42	5	9	2	0	7	3	8	0.214

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	2	4	3	0	0
3B	2	1	1	2	0	0
OF	640	556	991	70	44	9
SS	1	1	4	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	MB	OF	62	61	102	10	5	2
1924	BBB	OF	79	79	144	12	6	0
1925	BBB	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	BBB	OF	67	1	2	0	0	0
1926	CAG	OF	75	73	107	8	4	2
1927	BBB	2B	2	2	4	3	0	0
1927	BBB	OF	98	91	198	11	9	3
1928	BBB	OF	16	15	32	6	0	0
1928	CAG	OF	42	41	68	1	1	1
1929	CAG	OF	73	71	135	9	7	0
1930	CAG	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1930	CAG	OF	70	68	95	5	5	0
1931	CC2	OF	18	18	45	4	2	1
1932	CAG	OF	40	38	63	4	5	0
1932	CAG	SS	1	1	4	3	1	0