Tommy Thompson

Born: 5/19/1910 in Elkhart, IL, USA

Died: 5/24/1971 in Auburn, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-03 | Final Game: 1939-06-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Rupert Lockhart Thompson

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Biography

Tommy Thompson was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 until 1939. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 397 games, primarily as a position player. Thompson was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a batting average of .266. He recorded 294 hits, including 9 home runs and 119 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, amassing a total of 7 stolen bases. Thompson's playing career unfolded during a time of significant transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented game. His contributions on the field, while not the most heralded, reflected the hard-nosed style of play that characterized the era. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Tommy Thompson’s dedication and performance left a lasting impression in the memory of those who witnessed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
397	1107	142	294	34	4	9	119	7	108	63	0.266	0.335	0.328	0.663	-1694.1

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1933	BSN	NL	24	97	6	18	1	0	0	6	0	4	6	0.186	.270 (-31%)	.329 (-34%)	.377 (-48%)	.707 (-42%)	-652.8
1934	BSN	NL	105	343	40	91	12	3	0	37	2	13	19	0.265	.278 (-5%)	.340 (-12%)	.392 (-19%)	.733 (-16%)	-1067.4
1935	BSN	NL	112	297	34	81	7	1	4	30	2	36	17	0.273	.279 (-3%)	.342 (+3%)	.399 (-14%)	.742 (-6%)	-240.9
1936	BSN	NL	106	266	37	76	9	0	4	36	3	31	12	0.286	.283 (+1%)	.349 (+4%)	.404 (-10%)	.753 (-4%)	-97.2
1938	CHW	AL	19	18	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	CHW	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SLA	AL	30	86	23	26	5	0	1	7	0	23	7	0.302	.274 (+10%)	.342 (+33%)	.393 (+1%)	.735 (+16%)	0.0