Lee Thomas, baseball player, 106 home runs, 1961-1968

Lee Thomas

Born: 2/5/1936 in Peoria, IL, USA

Died: 8/31/2022 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-22 | Final Game: 1968-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Leroy Thomas

Biography

Lee Thomas, born in 1936, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1961 to 1968. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,027 games, where he showcased a blend of power and consistency at the plate. Thomas amassed a total of 847 hits, including 106 home runs, and drove in 428 runs, achieving a career batting average of .255. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 25 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Thomas was recognized for his contributions to the game, earning All-Star selections twice during his career. He played during a competitive era marked by significant changes in the game, including the increasing integration of players and the evolution of offensive strategies. His ability to impact games with both his bat and his speed made him a valuable player for the teams he represented, and his legacy remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1027 3324 405 847 111 22 106 428 25 332 397 0.255 0.327 0.397 0.724 3360.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 425 383 3489 275 46 313
OF 485 448 789 34 21 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 424
Left Field 89
Center Field 22
Right Field 385

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1962 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 32.0 280 0
1961 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 1.0 280 0
1961 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 2.0 20 2