Josh Thole
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2016)
Josh Thole was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2016 for the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 8 seasons. In 478 career games, he hit .242 with 323 hits, 9 home runs, and 111 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-09-03
- Last Game
- 2016-09-21
Full name: Joshua Michael Thole
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 1,336 | 99 | 323 | 53 | 3 | 9 | 111 | 2 | 135 | 214 | .242 | .313 | .306 | .620 | -2,724 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .306 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.
Career OPS .620 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 14.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 17 | 53 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | .321 | .262 (+22%) | .332 (+7%) | .417 (-5%) | .750 (avg) | -10.6 |
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 73 | 202 | 17 | 56 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 25 | .277 | .257 (+8%) | .325 (+10%) | .402 (-9%) | .728 (-1%) | 58.0 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 114 | 340 | 22 | 91 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 38 | 47 | .268 | .255 (+5%) | .320 (+8%) | .399 (-14%) | .719 (-4%) | -114.0 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 104 | 321 | 24 | 75 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 50 | .234 | .254 (-8%) | .318 (-8%) | .405 (-29%) | .724 (-19%) | -936.3 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 45 | 120 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 25 | .175 | .253 (-31%) | .317 (-20%) | .396 (-39%) | .714 (-30%) | -555.9 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 57 | 133 | 11 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 25 | .248 | .251 (-1%) | .313 (+2%) | .386 (-28%) | .700 (-15%) | -247.4 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 18 | 49 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .204 | — | — | — | — | -238.9 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 50 | 118 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 28 | .169 | .255 (-34%) | .321 (-21%) | .417 (-47%) | .738 (-36%) | -679.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 478 | 1,336 | 99 | 323 | 53 | 3 | 9 | 111 | 2 | 135 | 214 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -2,724 | ||
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 (478 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 245 | 650 | 45 | 159 | 3 | 47 | .245 |
| Away | 233 | 686 | 54 | 164 | 6 | 64 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-21 | TOR | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-16 | TOR | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-05 | TOR | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-08-28 | TOR | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-08-27 | TOR | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-08-26 | TOR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-08-24 | TOR | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-08-23 | TOR | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-08-15 | TOR | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016-08-09 | TOR | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 439 | 375 | 2687 | 171 | 17 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NYN | C | 16 | 15 | 72 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | NYN | C | 61 | 51 | 341 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 | NYN | C | 102 | 91 | 657 | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | NYN | C | 100 | 90 | 690 | 50 | 6 | 3 |
| 2013 | TOR | 1B | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | TOR | C | 39 | 34 | 253 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | TOR | C | 53 | 41 | 295 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | TOR | C | 18 | 15 | 87 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | TOR | C | 50 | 38 | 292 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 439 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TOR | AL | $800,000 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | $498,920 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | $420,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,968,920 | ||
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Josh Thole: the record in brief
Josh Thole played a first major league game on September 3, 2009 and a last one on September 21, 2016. Thole played for the New York Mets (2009 through 2012) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2013 to 2016). Thole is listed as a catcher at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds. Thole hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Thole was born on October 28, 1986, in Breese, IL, USA. Josh Thole was the playing name; the full given name is Joshua Michael.
Across 478 games at the plate, Thole's career line reads 323 hits in 1,336 at bats for a .242 average, plus 9 homers and 111 runs batted in. Thole got on base at a .313 rate and slugged .306 (.620 OPS). Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Thole's .242 average sits 5.4% below it. By OPS the gap is 14.5% below league average (.620 against .725). The hits column peaks at 91, in 2011. Thole drove in a season-high 40 runs in 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions about Josh Thole
- What years did Josh Thole play?
- Josh Thole played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2016.
- Was Josh Thole a pitcher?
- No. Josh Thole was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Josh Thole hit?
- Josh Thole hit 9 career home runs with 323 hits.
- What was Josh Thole's career batting average?
- Josh Thole batted .242 over his career, with 323 hits in 1,336 at bats.
- How many RBI did Josh Thole have?
- Josh Thole drove in 111 runs in his career.
- Is Josh Thole in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Josh Thole has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.