Roy Thomas
Born: 6/22/1953 in Quantico, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-09-21 | Final Game: 1987-08-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Roy Justin Thomas
Biography
Roy Thomas was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1977 to 1987. Born in 1953, Thomas made a name for himself in Major League Baseball with a record of 20 wins and 11 losses. Over the course of his career, he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. With a total of 289 strikeouts, Thomas demonstrated a knack for overpowering batters, complemented by his closing ability, which was evidenced by his 7 saves.
Playing during a competitive era of baseball, Thomas's contributions on the mound were significant as he navigated the evolving landscape of the sport in the late 1970s and 1980s. His performance reflected the changing dynamics of pitching, where power and strategy became increasingly important. While he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Thomas's solid statistics and competitive spirit left an indelible mark on the teams he played for and the fans who followed his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 11 | 182 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 419.3 | 387 | 178 | 33 | 196 | 289 | 3.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2.84 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28.3 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 3.81 | - |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 3 | 4 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 77.0 | 66 | 25 | 24 | 44 | 2.92 | - |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 59 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 4.75 | - |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 3 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 88.7 | 95 | 34 | 32 | 77 | 3.45 | 2852.8 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 3 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.7 | 52 | 29 | 37 | 42 | 5.26 | -2303.5 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 93.7 | 66 | 35 | 48 | 70 | 3.36 | -18.9 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 5.23 | -115.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 34 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.118 | 0.143 | 0.147 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 26 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 24 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 182 | 13 | 36 | 54 | 0 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | SLN | P | 16 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | SLN | P | 26 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | SLN | P | 24 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | SEA | P | 43 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SEA | P | 21 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | SEA | P | 40 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | SEA | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 182 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SEA | AL | $165,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $165,000 | ||