Charles Thomas
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2005)
Charles Thomas was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005 for the Atlanta Braves and the Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 113 career games, he hit .259 with 73 hits, 7 home runs, and 32 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-06-23
- Last Game
- 2005-06-08
Full name: Charles Wesley Thomas
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 | .259 | .349 | .390 | .739 | 9 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .390 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OPS .739 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 83 | 236 | 35 | 68 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 3 | 21 | 45 | .288 | .266 (+8%) | .335 (+10%) | .427 (+4%) | .762 (+7%) | 370.4 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 30 | 46 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .109 | — | — | — | — | -361.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 113 | 282 | 39 | 73 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 3 | 26 | 53 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 9 | ||
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
View full game log (113 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 60 | 151 | 22 | 41 | 2 | 16 | .272 |
| Away | 53 | 131 | 17 | 32 | 5 | 16 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-08 | OAK | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-05 | OAK | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-01 | OAK | TBR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-31 | OAK | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-30 | OAK | TBR | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-27 | OAK | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-25 | OAK | TBR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-22 | OAK | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-20 | OAK | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-18 | OAK | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Thomas
- What years did Charles Thomas play?
- Charles Thomas played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005.
- Was Charles Thomas a pitcher?
- No. Charles Thomas was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Charles Thomas hit?
- Charles Thomas hit 7 career home runs with 73 hits.
- What was Charles Thomas's career batting average?
- Charles Thomas batted .259 over his career, with 73 hits in 282 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charles Thomas have?
- Charles Thomas drove in 32 runs in his career.
- Is Charles Thomas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charles Thomas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.