Lou Thornton, baseball player, 1985-1990

Lou Thornton

Born: 4/26/1963 in Montgomery, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-08 | Final Game: 1990-04-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Louis Thornton

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Biography

Lou Thornton, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1985 to 1990. Primarily a position player, Thornton appeared in 95 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 22 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .247. Known for his speed on the bases, he also contributed three stolen bases to his team's efforts. Thornton played in an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the traditional playing style to a more power-driven approach. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league's elite, his versatility and willingness to play in various roles made him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite a relatively brief career, Thornton's contributions on the field during the late 1980s reflect the competitive spirit and evolving landscape of baseball during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
95 89 29 22 2 1 1 9 3 3 25 0.247 0.280 0.326 0.605 -230.8

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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
1985 TOR AL 56 72 18 17 1 1 1 8 1 2 24 0.236 .257 (-8%) .323 (-17%) .390 (-18%) .714 (-18%) -230.8
1987 TOR AL 12 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1988 TOR AL 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYN NL 13 13 5 4 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1990 NYN NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 ALCS TOR 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 57 18 55 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 TOR OF 35 16 44 0 2 0
1987 TOR OF 4 0 0 0 0 0
1988 TOR OF 10 0 1 0 0 0
1989 NYN OF 6 2 9 0 0 0
1990 NYN OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 32
Center Field 2
Right Field 24
Designated Hitter 23

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 NYN NL $103,000
Total Career Earnings $103,000