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
Charles Thomas's recorded salaries total $319,000 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Thomas's career ran from 2004 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | OAK | AL | $319,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $319,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | NC | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Charles Thomas: the record in brief
According to the bio, Charles Thomas debuted on June 23, 2004 and played a final game on June 8, 2005. The team column moves through the Atlanta Braves (2004) and the Oakland Athletics (2005). Listed as an outfielder, Thomas both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 6'0" and 190 pounds. The birth record reads December 26, 1978, in Fairfield, CA, USA. The given name on file is Charles Wesley Thomas.
The batting record for Thomas: 113 games, 73 hits in 282 at bats, and a .259 average; the totals also include 7 home runs and 32 RBI. The on-base percentage is .349 and the slugging percentage .390, for an OPS of .739. Against a .265 league average for those years, Thomas's .259 average was near the norm. No season topped the 68 hits of 2004. The Lg AVG column puts Thomas's 2004 at .288 against .266, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 8%.
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 teams did Charles Thomas play for?
- Charles Thomas played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (2004) and the Oakland Athletics (2005).
- What were Charles Thomas's career stats?
- In 113 games, Charles Thomas had 73 hits, 7 home runs, 32 RBI, 39 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- How much did Charles Thomas earn in his career?
- Charles Thomas's recorded salaries total $319,000 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Thomas's career ran from 2004 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2004.
- What was Charles Thomas's salary?
- Charles Thomas's recorded salary was $319,000 in 2005.
- What position did Charles Thomas play?
- Charles Thomas played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charles Thomas and how much did he weigh?
- Charles Thomas was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Charles Thomas hit each season?
- Charles Thomas's home runs by season: 7 in 2004 and 0 in 2005. His most in one season was 7, in 2004.
- 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.