Rich Thompson
Born: 7/1/1984 in Hornsby, NSW, Australia
MLB Debut: 2007-09-01 | Final Game: 2012-04-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Richard Graeme Thompson
Biography
Rich Thompson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2007 to 2012. Born in 1984, Thompson made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a mix of emerging talents and veteran presences. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound in a competitive environment that emphasized both power pitching and strategic gameplay.
Over the course of his career, Thompson recorded a win-loss record of 3-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.21. He accumulated a total of 105 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching efforts. Though he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was critical in providing depth to the bullpen during a time when teams relied heavily on skilled relievers to navigate through late-game situations. Thompson's tenure in the league may have been relatively brief, but he left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his competitive spirit and determination on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104.7 | 105 | 49 | 18 | 37 | 105 | 4.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 22.50 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 5.12 | -911.7 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 1.37 | 293.2 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 1 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 46 | 18 | 20 | 56 | 3.00 | 923.1 |
| 2012 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15.43 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 82 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAA | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | LAA | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | LAA | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAA | P | 44 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | LAA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 82 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAA | AL | $495,000 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | $418,000 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | $391,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,304,000 | ||