Bill Thomas
Born: 12/8/1877 in Norristown, PA, USA
Died: 1/14/1950 in Evansburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-05-01 | Final Game: 1902-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: William Miskey Thomas
Biography
Bill Thomas was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 1902 to 1905. Primarily serving as a position player, Thomas made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively oriented game. Over the course of his career, he played in 6 games, where he recorded 2 hits and finished with a batting average of .118. Despite his limited opportunities at the plate, Thomas contributed to the early days of the sport during a time when baseball was rapidly evolving.
Thomas's time in the major leagues was short-lived, as he played primarily for teams in the National League. While he did not hit any home runs or accumulate runs batted in, his presence in the league reflects the vast pool of talent that was emerging in the early 20th century. Although his statistical accomplishments were modest, Bill Thomas remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport's development during its formative years.
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 | 0.118 | 0.167 | 0.118 | 0.284 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHI | NL | 6 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | PHI | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 |