Curtis Thigpen, baseball player, 2007-2008

Curtis Thigpen

Born: 4/19/1983 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-06-06 | Final Game: 2008-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Curtis Barnard Thigpen

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Biography

Curtis Thigpen, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played from 2007 to 2008, primarily as a position player. Thigpen appeared in 57 games during his time in the big leagues, where he recorded 27 hits, including one home run, and drove in 12 runs. With a batting average of .229 and two stolen bases, he showcased a blend of speed and contact hitting, highlighting the versatility that often characterized players of his era. Thigpen's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as teams began to place greater emphasis on analytics and on-base percentages. While his time in the spotlight was limited, he contributed to the teams he played for and left an impression on fans with his tenacity and dedication. Following his retirement, Thigpen's journey in baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who navigate the challenges of professional sports, striving for excellence in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 118 15 27 5 0 1 12 2 9 25 0.229 0.289 0.297 0.586 -412.6

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 22.3% 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
2007 TOR AL 47 101 13 24 5 0 0 11 2 8 17 0.238 .268 (-11%) .335 (-13%) .422 (-32%) .758 (-23%) -412.6
2008 TOR AL 10 17 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 8 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 12 100 10 1 11
C 31 19 139 14 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 TOR 1B 14 12 99 10 1 11
2007 TOR C 22 14 103 11 0 1
2008 TOR 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2008 TOR C 9 5 36 3 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 31
First Base 15
Designated Hitter 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 2002, 2003, 2004