Butch Thurman

Born: 12/31/1916 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/5/1954 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Wesley Thurman

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Biography

Butch Thurman, born in 1916, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility and ability to make an immediate impact on the field. With a brief but notable career, he has played in 7 games, accumulating 8 hits and driving in 5 runs, which highlights his effectiveness as a position player. Thurman boasts an impressive batting average of 0.364, showcasing his skill at the plate and his potential to contribute significantly to his team's offense. Despite his limited appearances, Thurman represents a unique presence in the modern game, bringing a blend of traditional baseball fundamentals and a contemporary approach to hitting. His career is still developing, and he continues to carve out his legacy in a sport that has evolved significantly since his birth year. As he remains active, Thurman's performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, eager to see how his skills translate into greater opportunities on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	22	4	8	1	4	0	5	0	2	3	0.364	0.417	0.773	1.189	0.0

Career AVG .364 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +31.5% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +21.7% above league average.

Career SLG .773 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +94.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.189 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +60.6% 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
1937	SL2	NAL	7	22	4	8	1	4	0	5	0	2	3	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	7	73	1	4	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	SL2	1B	7	7	73	1	4	5

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	7