Shag Thompson, baseball player, 1914-1916

Shag Thompson

Born: 4/29/1893 in Haw River, NC, USA

Died: 1/7/1990 in Black Mountain, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-06-08 | Final Game: 1916-05-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Alfred Thompson

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Biography

Shag Thompson was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern game. His career spanned from 1914 to 1916, during which he appeared in 48 games as a position player. Over the course of his brief career, Thompson recorded 16 hits, contributing to a batting average of .203. Although he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 4 runs and showcased his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 2 stolen bases. Thompson's playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, where speed and contact hitting were often prioritized over power. While his career statistics may not place him among the game's greats, Thompson's participation in Major League Baseball during its formative years highlights the diverse range of talents that contributed to the sport's development. His journey through the league is a reminder of the many players who shaped the game in its early stages, paving the way for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 79 12 16 2 1 0 4 2 18 20 0.203 0.357 0.253 0.610 0.0

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1914 PHA AL 16 29 3 5 0 1 0 2 1 7 8 0.172 — — — — 0.0
1915 PHA AL 17 33 5 11 2 0 0 2 0 4 6 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1916 PHA AL 15 17 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 23 0 40 5 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PHA OF 8 0 13 3 1 1
1915 PHA OF 7 0 11 2 0 1
1916 PHA OF 8 0 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Center Field 19
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 1913