Charles Thomas
Born: 12/26/1978 in Fairfield, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-06-23 | Final Game: 2005-06-08
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Charles Wesley Thomas
Biography
Charles Thomas, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005. Over the course of his career, he participated in 113 games, showcasing a solid performance with a batting average of .259. During his time in the league, Thomas recorded 73 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 32 runs. He also demonstrated his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases.
Thomas played in a competitive era marked by offensive prowess and the influence of advanced analytics, which began to shape the game during the early 2000s. His contributions to his teams were characterized by versatility and a solid approach at the plate, making him a valuable asset in the outfield. Although his career was relatively brief, Charles Thomas left a mark as a player who exemplified the spirit and determination of his generation of athletes.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 282 | 39 | 73 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 3 | 26 | 53 | 0.259 | 0.349 | 0.390 | 0.739 | -11.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 83 | 236 | 35 | 68 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 3 | 21 | 45 | 0.288 | 370.4 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 30 | 46 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.109 | -381.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NLDS2 | ATL | 5 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 98 | 74 | 176 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | OF | 71 | 62 | 138 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | OAK | OF | 27 | 12 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 83 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | OAK | AL | $319,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $319,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | NC | 1998, 1999, 2000 |