Erskine Thomason
Born: 8/13/1948 in Laurens, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-09-18 | Final Game: 1974-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Melvin Erskine Thomason
Biography
Erskine Thomason, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball on September 18, 1974. Primarily serving as a position player, Thomason's career spanned a single game, during which he did not record a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his skills at the highest level, his journey to the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to break into professional baseball during the 1970s, a decade marked by significant changes in the game.
Though his time in the majors was exceptionally short, Thomason's story is a testament to the perseverance and dedication required to reach this elite level of competition. Players like him often faced fierce competition and the pressure of living up to the expectations associated with reaching the big leagues. While his statistical output was minimal, Thomason remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who dream of playing at the highest level, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson College | Anderson | SC | 1967, 1968 |
| Erskine College | Due West | SC | 1969, 1970 |