Walt Thomas
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1908)
Walt Thomas was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 1908 for the Boston Braves. In 5 career games, he hit .154 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 156 lb
- Died
- 6/6/1950 in Altoona, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1908-09-18
- Last Game
- 1908-10-03
Full name: William Walter Thomas
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | .154 | .312 | .154 | .466 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.
Career OPS .466 vs. league average .605 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | BSN | NL | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .125 |
| Away | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-10-03 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-10-02 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-28 | BSN | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1908-09-19 | BSN | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-09-18 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 5 |
Walt Thomas: the record in brief
According to the bio, Walt Thomas debuted on September 18, 1908 and played a final game on October 3, 1908. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Doves in 1908. At 5-foot-8 and 156 pounds, Thomas is listed as a shortstop. Thomas batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Thomas was born on April 28, 1884, in Altoona, PA, USA. Thomas's death is recorded on June 6, 1950, in Altoona, PA, USA. The given name on file is William Walter Thomas.
Thomas collected 2 hits in 13 at bats across 5 games, good for a .154 batting average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Thomas played in, the .154 career average compares with a .241 league average over the same seasons, 36.0% below the league. The season table holds a single row: 1908 with the Boston Doves, 5 games, 13 at bats and 2 hits.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Thomas
- Was Walt Thomas a pitcher?
- No. Walt Thomas was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Walt Thomas hit?
- Walt Thomas hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Walt Thomas play for?
- Walt Thomas played for one team, the Boston Doves (1908).
- What were Walt Thomas's career stats?
- In 5 games, Walt Thomas had 2 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .154 batting average.
- What position did Walt Thomas play?
- Walt Thomas played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walt Thomas and how much did he weigh?
- Walt Thomas was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 156 pounds.
- What was Walt Thomas's career batting average?
- Walt Thomas batted .154 over his career, with 2 hits in 13 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walt Thomas have?
- Walt Thomas drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Walt Thomas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walt Thomas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.