Homer Thompson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912)
Homer Thompson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1912 for the New York Yankees.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 9/12/1957 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-10-05
Full name: Homer Thomas Thompson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Homer Thompson: the record in brief
The bio dates Homer Thompson's major league debut to October 5, 1912. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Highlanders, in 1912. Thompson is listed as a catcher at 5 feet, 9 inches and 160 pounds. The bio says Thompson batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is June 1, 1891, in Spring City, TN, USA. Thompson's death is recorded on September 12, 1957, in Atlanta, GA, USA. The bio lists the given name Homer Thomas.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Homer Thompson
- Was Homer Thompson a pitcher?
- No. Homer Thompson was a position player (Catcher).
- What teams did Homer Thompson play for?
- Homer Thompson played for one team, the New York Highlanders (1912).
- What position did Homer Thompson play?
- Homer Thompson played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Homer Thompson and how much did he weigh?
- Homer Thompson was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- Is Homer Thompson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Homer Thompson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.