L. Thomas
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
L. Thomas was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Birmingham Black Barons. In 9 career games, he hit .167 with 4 hits and 2 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | .200 | .292 | .492 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.
Career SLG .292 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .769 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BBB | NNL | 9 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |
L. Thomas: the record in brief
L. Thomas's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. Thomas's only club in the season tables is the Birmingham Black Barons. The bio lists Thomas's primary position as catcher.
Thomas finished with 4 hits from 24 at bats in 9 games, which works out to .167, plus 2 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Thomas played in, the .167 career average compares with a .289 league average over the same seasons, 42.4% below the league. The season table holds a single row: 1929 with the Birmingham Black Barons, 9 games, 24 at bats and 4 hits.
The position breakdown shows 7 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about L. Thomas
- Was L. Thomas a pitcher?
- No. L. Thomas was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did L. Thomas hit?
- L. Thomas hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did L. Thomas play for?
- L. Thomas played for one team, the Birmingham Black Barons (1929).
- What were L. Thomas's career stats?
- In 9 games, L. Thomas had 4 hits, 2 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did L. Thomas play?
- L. Thomas played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was L. Thomas's career batting average?
- L. Thomas batted .167 over his career, with 4 hits in 24 at bats.
- How many RBI did L. Thomas have?
- L. Thomas drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is L. Thomas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. L. Thomas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.