Bud Thomas
Born: 9/9/1910 in Faber, VA, USA
Died: 5/20/2001 in North Garden, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-09-13 | Final Game: 1941-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Luther Baxter Thomas
Biography
Bud Thomas was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1932 to 1941. Born in 1910, Thomas made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 25 wins and 34 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.96. Over the course of his time in the league, he accumulated a total of 135 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Thomas played during a challenging era for pitchers, where they frequently faced the burgeoning power of hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. His contributions on the mound, while not leading him to stardom, reflected the tenacity and skill of many players who fought through the competitive landscape of the 1930s and early 1940s. Although his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Bud Thomas remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing an important chapter in the sport's development.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 34 | 143 | 58 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 526.0 | 625 | 290 | 53 | 166 | 135 | 4.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15.75 | - |
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 8 | 15 | 35 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 169.7 | 208 | 94 | 52 | 54 | 4.99 | -987.1 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 9 | 14 | 42 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 212.3 | 259 | 116 | 62 | 48 | 4.92 | -2786.3 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.3 | 45 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 4.18 | -1561.1 |
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15.75 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6.00 | - |
| 1940 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 72.7 | 74 | 34 | 22 | 17 | 4.21 | 130.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 150 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 67 | 0.120 | 0.170 | 0.160 | 0.330 | -1042.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 35 | 47 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0.128 | -375.4 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 42 | 69 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0.130 | -667.2 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 27 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | WSN | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | DET | AL | 26 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 143 | 0 | 22 | 98 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | PHA | P | 35 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | PHA | P | 42 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| 1939 | DET | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | WS1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | DET | P | 26 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 143 |