Tommy Thompson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912)
Tommy Thompson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1912 for the New York Yankees. Across 7 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 6.06 ERA and 15 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/16/1963 in La Jolla, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-06-05
- Last Game
- 1912-10-05
Full name: Thomas Carl Thompson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.2 | 43 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 6.06 | 3.36 (-80%) | -46.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.2 | 43 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 6.06 | — | -46 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .300 | .417 | .300 | .717 | 0 |
Career AVG .300 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.
Career OBP .417 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +24.1% above league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career OPS .717 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Away | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9.00 |
| Away | 6 | 29.0 | 39 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 7.45 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-10-05 | NYY | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-26 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-20 | NYY | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-06-29 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-26 | NYY | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-06-22 | NYY | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-12 | NYY | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-06-05 | NYY | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-26 | NYY | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-09-20 | NYY | CLE | L | 8.0 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1912-06-29 | NYY | BOS | L | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-06-26 | NYY | PHA | — | 6.2 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-22 | NYY | BOS | — | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1912-06-12 | NYY | CHW | — | 8.0 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1912-06-05 | NYY | CLE | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1910, 1911, 1912 |
Tommy Thompson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tommy Thompson debuted on June 5, 1912 and played a final game on October 5, 1912. Thompson's only club in the season tables is the New York Highlanders. The bio lists Thompson as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. Thompson is listed at 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds. The birth record reads November 7, 1889, in Spring City, TN, USA. Thompson died on January 16, 1963, in La Jolla, CA, USA. Tommy Thompson was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Carl.
Across 7 games (2 starts), Thompson recorded 0 wins against 2 losses with a 6.06 ERA. Thompson had 15 strikeouts. Against a 3.36 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.06 mark was 80.3% worse. Thompson's only pitching season is 1912: 7 games, 15 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Thompson, 7 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Thompson
- Was Tommy Thompson a pitcher?
- Yes. Tommy Thompson pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 15 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tommy Thompson hit?
- Tommy Thompson hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Thompson play for?
- Tommy Thompson played for one team, the New York Highlanders (1912).
- What were Tommy Thompson's career stats?
- In 7 games, Tommy Thompson went 0-2 with a 6.06 ERA, 15 strikeouts, and 32.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Tommy Thompson play?
- Tommy Thompson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Thompson and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Thompson was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Tommy Thompson's career ERA?
- Tommy Thompson finished with a 6.06 career ERA, going 0-2 with 15 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tommy Thompson have?
- Tommy Thompson recorded 15 career strikeouts.
- Is Tommy Thompson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Thompson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.