Scot Thompson

Born: 12/7/1955 in Grove City, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-03 | Final Game: 1985-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Vernon Scot Thompson

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Biography

Scot Thompson was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1985. Born in 1955, Thompson made a notable impact during his career, participating in 626 games and accumulating a total of 333 hits. He demonstrated a balanced offensive approach with a batting average of .262, complemented by 110 runs batted in and 5 home runs. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Thompson also recorded 17 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's dynamic play. Thompson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player athleticism and strategy. While he may not have been a marquee star, his versatility and reliable performance in various roles on the field made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His commitment to the game and ability to perform consistently in a variety of situations solidified his place in baseball history as a quintessential role player of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
626	1273	132	333	52	9	5	110	17	97	141	0.262	0.312	0.328	0.640	-2486.8

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1978	CHC	NL	19	36	7	15	3	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	CHC	NL	128	346	36	100	13	5	2	29	4	17	37	0.289	.265 (+9%)	.329 (-3%)	.397 (-6%)	.727 (-5%)	-364.8
1980	CHC	NL	102	226	26	48	10	1	2	13	6	28	31	0.212	.264 (-20%)	.326 (-8%)	.387 (-25%)	.714 (-17%)	-663.8
1981	CHC	NL	57	115	8	19	5	0	0	8	2	7	8	0.165	.255 (-35%)	.320 (-35%)	.368 (-43%)	.688 (-39%)	-805.2
1982	CHC	NL	49	74	11	27	5	1	0	7	0	5	4	0.365	.261 (+40%)	.324 (+25%)	.388 (+18%)	.712 (+21%)	273.2
1983	CHC	NL	53	88	4	17	3	1	0	10	0	3	14	0.193	.260 (-26%)	.324 (-32%)	.389 (-36%)	.714 (-34%)	-532.5
1984	SFG	NL	120	245	30	75	7	1	1	31	5	30	26	0.306	.259 (+18%)	.322 (+17%)	.384 (-8%)	.707 (+3%)	275.2
1985	SFG	NL	64	111	8	23	5	0	0	6	0	2	10	0.207	.257 (-19%)	.323 (-32%)	.390 (-35%)	.714 (-34%)	-668.9
1985	WSN	NL	34	32	2	9	1	0	0	4	0	3	7	0.281	—	—	—	—	-668.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	136	66	801	57	3	69
OF	262	185	389	15	11	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	CHN	1B	2	1	8	1	0	1
1978	CHN	OF	5	4	6	0	0	0
1979	CHN	OF	100	74	161	7	5	3
1980	CHN	1B	12	2	49	2	0	6
1980	CHN	OF	66	51	100	4	4	2
1981	CHN	1B	3	0	7	0	1	0
1981	CHN	OF	30	24	49	1	1	0
1982	CHN	1B	4	0	3	1	0	0
1982	CHN	OF	23	10	36	2	0	1
1983	CHN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1983	CHN	OF	29	16	29	0	0	0
1984	SFN	1B	87	48	555	36	1	48
1984	SFN	OF	6	5	7	0	1	0
1985	SFN	1B	24	14	168	16	1	13
1985	MON	1B	3	1	11	1	0	1
1985	MON	OF	3	1	1	1	0	0