Tug Thompson, baseball player, 1882-1884

Tug Thompson

Born: 9/5/1856 in London, ON, CAN

Died: 8/1/1938 in Guelph, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1882-08-31 | Final Game: 1884-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Parkinson Thompson

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Biography

Tug Thompson was a professional baseball player born in 1856, who played as a position player in the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1882 until July 4, 1884, during a time when the game was evolving from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century into a more organized sport with standardized rules. Thompson participated in 25 games over his brief career, during which he recorded 21 hits and maintained a batting average of .206. He did not hit any home runs or record any RBIs, and his speed on the bases was reflected in his tally of zero stolen bases. Though Thompson's statistical contributions may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his era, he was part of the foundation of professional baseball during a critical period of growth. The 1880s were marked by the establishment of the National League and the increasing popularity of the game, which set the stage for future generations of players. Thompson's involvement in this early chapter of baseball history highlights the diverse array of talent that graced the diamond, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 102 10 21 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.206 0.221 0.235 0.456 -327.8

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .221 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.456 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1882 CN2 AA 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1884 IN2 AA 24 97 10 20 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.206 .243 (-15%) .278 (-20%) .327 (-28%) .606 (-24%) -327.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 12 0 58 14 12 0
OF 13 0 7 2 13 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 CN2 OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1884 IN2 C 12 0 58 14 12 0
1884 IN2 OF 12 0 7 2 12 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12
Center Field 8
Right Field 5