Bill Thomas
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902)
Bill Thomas was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1902 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 6 career games, he hit .118 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- Died
- 1/14/1950 in Evansburg, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-05-01
- Last Game
- 1902-09-08
Full name: William Miskey Thomas
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .118 | .167 | .118 | .284 | 0 |
Career AVG .118 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.
Career SLG .118 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 65.8% below league average.
Career OPS .284 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 57.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHI | NL | 6 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| Away | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-09-08 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-08 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1902-06-12 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-05-15 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-05-13 | PHI | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-05-01 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursinus College | Collegeville | PA | 1899 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Thomas
- Was Bill Thomas a pitcher?
- No. Bill Thomas was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bill Thomas hit?
- Bill Thomas hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Bill Thomas's career batting average?
- Bill Thomas batted .118 over his career, with 2 hits in 17 at bats.
- Is Bill Thomas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Thomas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bill Thomas play for?
- Bill Thomas played for the Philadelphia Phillies.