Tim Thompson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1954-1958)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Died
- 10/25/2021 in Lewistown, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1954-04-20
- Last Game
- 1958-04-27
Full name: Charles Lemoine Thompson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | 517 | 49 | 123 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 47 | 2 | 39 | 52 | .238 | .293 | .338 | .632 | -973 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career SLG .338 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OPS .632 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | BRO | NL | 10 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 92 | 268 | 21 | 73 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 17 | 23 | .272 | .258 (+5%) | .331 (-4%) | .397 (-13%) | .728 (-9%) | -373.0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 81 | 230 | 25 | 47 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 26 | .204 | .257 (-21%) | .323 (-19%) | .391 (-13%) | .715 (-16%) | -600.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 187 | 517 | 49 | 123 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 47 | 2 | 39 | 52 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -973 | ||
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 (187 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 236 | 20 | 60 | 3 | 22 | .254 |
| Away | 93 | 281 | 29 | 63 | 5 | 25 | .224 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-04-27 | DET | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958-04-25 | DET | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958-04-20 | DET | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1958-04-16 | DET | CHW | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-28 | KC1 | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-27 | KC1 | DET | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957-09-26 | KC1 | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-25 | KC1 | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-24 | KC1 | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957-09-22 | KC1 | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 136 | 126 | 618 | 68 | 10 | 14 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | BRO | C | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | KC1 | C | 68 | 63 | 328 | 38 | 7 | 7 |
| 1957 | KC1 | C | 62 | 59 | 272 | 29 | 2 | 7 |
| 1958 | DET | C | 4 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 136 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Thompson
- What years did Tim Thompson play?
- Tim Thompson played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1958.
- Was Tim Thompson a pitcher?
- No. Tim Thompson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tim Thompson hit?
- Tim Thompson hit 8 career home runs with 123 hits.