Myles Thomas
Born: 10/22/1897 in State College, PA, USA
Died: 12/12/1963 in Toledo, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-18 | Final Game: 1930-06-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Myles Lewis Thomas
Biography
Myles Thomas was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1897, who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 until his last appearance on June 21, 1930. Throughout his career, Thomas showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 23 wins and 22 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.64, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers during the late 1920s, a period marked by a transition in the game as offensive production began to surge.
In addition to his role as a starting pitcher, Thomas recorded 121 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, contributing to his team's efforts during his tenure. His playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a determination to excel, traits that were valuable during an era when the game was evolving rapidly. Though not a household name, Thomas played a part in the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication of players from the late 1920s era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 22 | 105 | 40 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 434.7 | 499 | 224 | 20 | 189 | 121 | 4.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NYY | AL | 6 | 6 | 33 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 140.3 | 140 | 66 | 65 | 38 | 4.23 | - |
| 1927 | NYY | AL | 7 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 111 | 48 | 43 | 25 | 4.87 | - |
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 33 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 3.41 | - |
| 1929 | NYY | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 10.80 | - |
| 1929 | WSN | AL | 7 | 8 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 125.3 | 139 | 49 | 48 | 33 | 3.52 | - |
| 1930 | WSN | AL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 49 | 31 | 15 | 12 | 8.29 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 146 | 16 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.240 | 0.260 | 0.247 | 0.507 | -144.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NYY | AL | 33 | 43 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.116 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | NYY | AL | 21 | 27 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 13 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | NYY | AL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | WSN | AL | 22 | 48 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | WSN | AL | 14 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WS | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 105 | 0 | 20 | 106 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NYA | P | 33 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| 1927 | NYA | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 1928 | NYA | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | WS1 | P | 22 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 1 | 1 |
| 1930 | WS1 | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 105 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | State College | PA | 1919, 1920, 1921 |