Jason Thompson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996)
Jason Thompson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1996 for the San Diego Padres. In 13 career games, he hit .224 with 11 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-06-09
- Last Game
- 1996-06-22
Full name: Jason Michael Thompson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 49 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .224 | .235 | .429 | .664 | -142 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career OBP .235 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.
Career SLG .429 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .664 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SDN | NL | 13 | 49 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -142.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 13 | 49 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -142 | ||
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
View full game log (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | .208 |
| Away | 7 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-22 | SDP | CHC | L | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-06-21 | SDP | CHC | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996-06-20 | SDP | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-06-19 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-06-18 | SDP | ATL | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996-06-17 | SDP | ATL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-06-16 | SDP | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-06-15 | SDP | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-14 | SDP | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-06-13 | SDP | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1993 |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo | CA | 1989, 1990 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1991 |
Jason Thompson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jason Thompson debuted on June 9, 1996 and played a final game on June 22, 1996. Every season row on the page belongs to the San Diego Padres, in 1996. The bio lists Thompson as a first baseman who batted and threw left-handed. Thompson is listed at 6'4" and 200 pounds. The birth record reads June 13, 1971, in Orlando, FL, USA. Thompson's full given name, per the bio, is Jason Michael Thompson.
Thompson collected 11 hits in 49 at bats across 13 games, good for a .224 batting average, plus 2 homers and 6 RBI. Reaching base at a .235 clip and slugging .429, Thompson finished with a .664 OPS. Thompson's .224 average ran 16.8% below the .270 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 13.5% below league average (.664 against .767). The season table holds a single row: 1996 with the San Diego Padres, 13 games, 49 at bats and 11 hits.
Thompson appears at one position only: first base, in 13 games. The fielding table credits Thompson with 94 putouts, 13 assists and 4 errors at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Thompson
- Was Jason Thompson a pitcher?
- No. Jason Thompson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jason Thompson hit?
- Jason Thompson hit 2 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Jason Thompson's career batting average?
- Jason Thompson batted .224 over his career, with 11 hits in 49 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jason Thompson have?
- Jason Thompson drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Jason Thompson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Thompson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jason Thompson play for?
- Jason Thompson played for the San Diego Padres.