Arthur Thomas
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Arthur Thomas was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Gorhams. In 5 career games, he hit .455 with 10 hits and 5 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
- First Baseman
- Died
- 8/8/1895 in Trenton, NJ, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .455 | .500 | .636 | 1.136 | 0 |
Career AVG .455 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +78.9% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +50.8% above league average.
Career SLG .636 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +85.3% above league average.
Career OPS 1.136 vs. league average .675 across their career seasons — +68.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | GOR | IND | 5 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .455 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .455 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| First Base | 3 |
Arthur Thomas: the record in brief
The season rows for Arthur Thomas begin in 1891. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Gorhams. The bio lists Thomas's primary position as first baseman. Thomas was born on December 10, 1864, in Washington, DC, USA. Thomas died on August 8, 1895, in Trenton, NJ, USA.
Across 5 games at the plate, Thomas's career line reads 10 hits in 22 at bats for a .455 average, plus 5 runs batted in. The league as a whole hit .254 across Thomas's seasons, which puts the .455 career mark 78.9% above average. The OPS comparison is 1.136 to a league .675, 68.3% above average. The season table holds a single row: 1891 with the New York Gorhams, 5 games, 22 at bats and 10 hits.
The position table credits Thomas with 3 games at first base and also lists 2 at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arthur Thomas
- Was Arthur Thomas a pitcher?
- No. Arthur Thomas was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Arthur Thomas hit?
- Arthur Thomas hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was Arthur Thomas's career batting average?
- Arthur Thomas batted .455 over his career, with 10 hits in 22 at bats.
- How many RBI did Arthur Thomas have?
- Arthur Thomas drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Arthur Thomas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Arthur Thomas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Arthur Thomas play for?
- Arthur Thomas played for the New York Gorhams.