Lefty Thomas
Born: 10/4/1903 in Glade Springs, VA, USA
Died: 3/19/1952 in Charlottesville, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-09-26 | Final Game: 1926-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs
Full name: Clarence Fletcher Thomas
Biography
Lefty Thomas, born in 1903, had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player for a single season from 1925 to 1926. Despite his aspirations and dedication to the game, Thomas's time in the majors was limited, as he appeared in only 8 games. Throughout his stint, he struggled to make an impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .0, with no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, and he did not register any stolen bases.
Thomas's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new playing styles and strategies. While he did not leave a statistical legacy, his experiences reflect the challenges many players faced during the competitive landscape of the 1920s. Lefty Thomas remains a part of baseball history, a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness in the sport, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 3.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | WSN | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2.08 | - |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 5.19 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | WSN | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | WS1 | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg College | Lynchburg | VA | 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 |