Tim Thompson, baseball player, 1954-1958

Tim Thompson

Born: 3/1/1924 in Coalport, PA, USA

Died: 10/25/2021 in Lewistown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-20 | Final Game: 1958-04-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Lemoine Thompson

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Biography

Tim Thompson was a professional baseball player born in 1924, whose career spanned from 1954 to 1958. Primarily playing as a position player, Thompson appeared in 187 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a batting average of .238, accumulating a total of 123 hits, 8 home runs, and 47 runs batted in. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams with a combination of solid hitting and dependable defense, showcasing the skills typical of players during the mid-20th century. Playing in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time of increased offensive output, Thompson's contributions were significant, albeit understated. He also recorded 2 stolen bases, reflecting a style of play that valued speed and agility on the bases. While his statistics may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, Thompson's role in the game during the 1950s exemplified the hardworking spirit of the era, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for before his retirement on April 27, 1958.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
187 517 49 123 24 2 8 47 2 39 52 0.238 0.293 0.338 0.632 -1134.6

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1954 BRO NL 10 13 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1956 KC1 AL 92 268 21 73 13 2 1 27 2 17 23 0.272 .258 (+5%) .331 (-4%) .397 (-13%) .728 (-9%) -439.9
1957 KC1 AL 81 230 25 47 10 0 7 19 0 18 26 0.204 .257 (-21%) .323 (-19%) .391 (-13%) .715 (-16%) -694.7
1958 DET AL 4 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 136 126 618 68 10 14
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 BRO C 2 2 10 0 1 0
1954 BRO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1956 KC1 C 68 63 328 38 7 7
1957 KC1 C 62 59 272 29 2 7
1958 DET C 4 2 8 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 136
Left Field 1