Dan Thomas, baseball player, 1976-1977

Dan Thomas

Born: 5/9/1951 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 6/12/1980 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-02 | Final Game: 1977-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Danny Lee Thomas

Biography

Dan Thomas, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues as a position player during a brief career from 1976 to 1977. Over the course of 54 games, he showcased his offensive capabilities, recording 48 hits, 6 home runs, and 26 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .274. Known for his solid hitting and occasional power, Thomas contributed to his teams during the transitional period in baseball that saw the emergence of more offensive-oriented play following the tail end of the deadball era. Despite a career that spanned just over a season, Thomas left an indelible mark in the hearts of fans and players alike. His one stolen base exemplified his ability to add speed to his game, albeit modestly. Thomas's brief tenure in the majors reflects the challenges many players faced during the 1970s, a decade marked by changing styles of play and the ongoing evolution of the game. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, his accomplishments on the field remain a testament to his skill and dedication to baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
100.0 92.0 12.0 23.0 2.0 0 1.0 1.0 6.0 0 0 0.250 0.296 0.304 0.600

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 175 24 48 8 3 6 26 1 22 39 0.274 0.363 0.457 0.820 515.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 41 40 82 3 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 41
Designated Hitter 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale IL 1971, 1972