Justin Thomas
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2012)
Justin Thomas was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012 for 4 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 6.93 ERA and 14 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-01
- Last Game
- 2012-09-24
Full name: Justin Joseph Thomas
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6.23 | 4.08 (-53%) | -774.8 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 42 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 6.93 | — | -775 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | NYA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (62 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 14.2 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 6.14 |
| Away | 16 | 10.0 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8.10 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-24 | NYY | MIN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-22 | NYY | OAK | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-09-06 | NYY | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-02 | NYY | BAL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-04-25 | BOS | MIN | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-21 | BOS | NYY | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-20 | BOS | NYY | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-04-17 | BOS | TEX | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-04-16 | BOS | TBR | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-04-10 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BOS | AL | $516,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $516,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown | OH | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Justin Thomas: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 1, 2008 and the final game on September 24, 2012, Justin Thomas built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Seattle Mariners (2008), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2010), the Boston Red Sox (2012), and the New York Yankees (2012). Born on January 18, 1984, in Toledo, OH, USA, Thomas is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Size on record: 6'3" and 220 pounds. Justin Thomas was the playing name; the full given name is Justin Joseph.
The pitching table credits Thomas with a 0-2 record and a 6.93 ERA in 31 games. The totals include 14 strikeouts. The league ERA over Thomas's seasons was 4.14, so the 6.93 figure ran 67.5% worse than average. In 2010, one of the busiest seasons, Thomas posted a 6.23 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.08.
Thomas appears at one position only: pitcher, in 31 games. On the mound, Thomas's fielding totals are 0 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Thomas
- What years did Justin Thomas play?
- Justin Thomas played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012.
- Was Justin Thomas a pitcher?
- Yes. Justin Thomas pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 14 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Justin Thomas hit?
- Justin Thomas hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Justin Thomas's career batting average?
- Justin Thomas batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 1 at bats.
- What was Justin Thomas's career ERA?
- Justin Thomas finished with a 6.93 career ERA, going 0-2 with 14 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Justin Thomas have?
- Justin Thomas recorded 14 career strikeouts.