Tommy Thompson

Born: 11/7/1889 in Spring City, TN, USA

Died: 1/16/1963 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-05 | Final Game: 1912-10-05

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

Full name: Thomas Carl Thompson

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Biography

Tommy Thompson was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His Major League Baseball career spanned a brief period from 1912 to October 5, 1912, during which he appeared in 8 games. As a position player, Thompson recorded 3 hits in his limited opportunities at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.3. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his time in the big leagues, his contribution to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Thompson's career unfolded during the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively focused game, yet he found limited success in translating his skills into runs or stolen bases. His brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who, despite limited opportunities, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. While Thompson may not have achieved widespread acclaim or lasting statistical impact, his journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and passion for the sport prevalent among early 20th-century athletes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	7	2	1	0	0	32.7	43	22	0	13	15	6.06	0

Career ERA 6.06 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 80.3% worse than 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
1912	NYY	AL	0	2	7	2	1	0	0	32.7	43	22	13	15	6.06	3.36 (-80%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	10	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.300	0.417	0.300	0.717	0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +24.1% above league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.694 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
1912	NYY	AL	8	10	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	0	7	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	NYA	P	7	0	0	7	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Georgia	Athens	GA	1910, 1911, 1912