Jack Thornton

Born: 11/29/1909 in Athens, GA, USA

Died: 11/4/2002 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Roy Jack Thornton

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Biography

Jack Thornton, born in 1909, is an active professional baseball player recognized for his contributions as a position player in the game today. With a career spanning several years, Thornton has participated in 3 games, showcasing a promising batting average of .364. His offensive capabilities are highlighted by 4 hits and 2 RBIs, reflecting his ability to make impactful plays during his appearances on the field. Despite the limited number of games played, Thornton's performance indicates a strong potential and skill set that can contribute to his team's success. While he has yet to hit a home run or steal a base, his ability to produce runs demonstrates his effectiveness as a hitter. As he continues to navigate his career, Thornton is positioned to make a mark in the modern era of baseball, where player versatility and offensive production are highly valued.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	11	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.364	0.417	0.364	0.780	0.0

Career AVG .364 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +32.2% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +24.2% above league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.780 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +7.4% above 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
1932	BCA	NSL	3	11	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	0	1	2	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1932	BCA	NSL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	1	2	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	3	26	2	0	0
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	BCA	1B	3	3	26	2	0	0
1932	BCA	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
First Base	3