Curtis Thigpen
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2008)
Curtis Thigpen was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008 for the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 2 seasons. In 57 career games, he hit .229 with 27 hits, 1 home runs, and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-06-06
- Last Game
- 2008-09-26
Full name: Curtis Barnard Thigpen
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 | .229 | .289 | .297 | .586 | -380 |
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 .586 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .238 | .268 (-11%) | .335 (-13%) | .422 (-32%) | .758 (-23%) | -379.6 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 10 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 57 | 118 | 15 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 25 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -380 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (57 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 58 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2 | .172 |
| Away | 24 | 60 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 10 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-26 | TOR | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-09-21 | TOR | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-09-20 | TOR | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-18 | TOR | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-17 | TOR | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-03 | TOR | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-11 | TOR | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-06-07 | TOR | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-04 | TOR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-29 | TOR | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Curtis Thigpen
- What years did Curtis Thigpen play?
- Curtis Thigpen played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008.
- Was Curtis Thigpen a pitcher?
- No. Curtis Thigpen was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Curtis Thigpen hit?
- Curtis Thigpen hit 1 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What was Curtis Thigpen's career batting average?
- Curtis Thigpen batted .229 over his career, with 27 hits in 118 at bats.
- How many RBI did Curtis Thigpen have?
- Curtis Thigpen drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Curtis Thigpen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Curtis Thigpen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.