Milt Thompson, baseball player, 1984-1996

Milt Thompson

Born: 1/5/1959 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-04 | Final Game: 1996-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Milton Bernard Thompson

Biography

Milt Thompson, born in 1959, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a productive Major League Baseball career from 1984 until 1996. Over the course of 1,359 games, Thompson compiled a solid batting average of .274, showcasing his ability to hit consistently at the plate. He recorded 1,029 hits and contributed 47 home runs and 357 RBIs throughout his career, demonstrating both speed and power. Notably, Thompson also excelled on the bases, stealing 214 bases, which highlighted his agility and strategic acumen in the game. Thompson played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time marked by evolving player dynamics and increased athleticism. His contributions were significant not only as a player but also as a teammate, known for his positive influence in the clubhouse. While he may not have been a household name, Thompson's consistent performance and ability to impact games helped shape the teams for which he played, leaving a lasting impression on the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1359 3761 491 1029 156 37 47 357 214 336 635 0.274 0.335 0.372 0.708 -549.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 30 5 8 2 1 1 6 2 4 0.267

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1993 WS PHI 6 17 3 5 1 1 1 6 1 2 0.294
1993 NLCS PHI 6 13 2 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.231

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1063 868 2168 46 37 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 397
Center Field 518
Right Field 182

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 LAN NL $300,000
1995 HOU NL $525,000
1994 PHI NL $1,375,000
1993 PHI NL $1,475,000
1993 SLN NL $300,000
1992 SLN NL $1,616,667
1991 SLN NL $1,516,667
1990 SLN NL $866,667
1989 SLN NL $505,000
1988 PHI NL $240,000
1987 PHI NL $140,000
1986 PHI NL $95,000
Total Career Earnings $8,955,001

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Howard University Washington DC 1978

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1989 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 3.0 336 0
1987 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 4.0 336 0