John Thomson
Born: 10/1/1973 in Vicksburg, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-05-11 | Final Game: 2007-07-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Carl Thomson
Biography
John Thomson, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2007. He made his debut in the Major Leagues during the late 1990s, a period marked by offensive explosion and the rising popularity of the long ball. Thomson played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a starting pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 63-85, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68 and a total of 800 strikeouts. His ability to strike out batters demonstrated his competitiveness on the mound, although he did not record any saves throughout his time in the league.
Thomson's career, while not marked by accolades like All-Star selections or Cy Young Awards, reflected the resilience required to compete in the challenging atmosphere of Major League Baseball. His performances contributed to the teams he played for during a transformative era in the sport, where pitching strategies evolved alongside an increasingly potent offensive game. Ultimately, Thomson remains a part of baseball history, recognized for his contributions as a reliable pitcher in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 85 | 216 | 212 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1270.3 | 1398 | 661 | 154 | 369 | 800 | 4.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | COL | NL | 7 | 9 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 166.3 | 193 | 87 | 51 | 106 | 4.71 | 1601.7 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 8 | 11 | 26 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 161.0 | 174 | 86 | 49 | 106 | 4.81 | -152.6 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 1 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 85 | 56 | 36 | 34 | 8.04 | -2211.4 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 4 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 93.7 | 84 | 42 | 25 | 68 | 4.04 | -454.3 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | 7 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127.3 | 136 | 69 | 27 | 76 | 4.88 | -1037.2 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 2 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.3 | 65 | 26 | 17 | 31 | 4.31 | -214.8 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 13 | 14 | 35 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 217.0 | 234 | 117 | 49 | 136 | 4.85 | 1538.2 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 14 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198.3 | 210 | 82 | 52 | 133 | 3.72 | 2933.0 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 4 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 98.7 | 111 | 49 | 28 | 61 | 4.47 | 2025.2 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 2 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 93 | 43 | 32 | 46 | 4.82 | -1070.7 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 318 | 20 | 63 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 133 | 0.198 | 0.225 | 0.223 | 0.448 | -1121.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | COL | NL | 27 | 47 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.213 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 26 | 50 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.120 | -583.6 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 14 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 14 | 29 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | 21 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 9 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 33 | 66 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0.197 | -537.5 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 17 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 18 | 30 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS2 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | NLDS2 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2004 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 216 | 212 | 113 | 187 | 7 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | COL | P | 27 | 27 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | COL | P | 26 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | COL | P | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | COL | P | 14 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | COL | P | 21 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYN | P | 9 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | P | 35 | 35 | 17 | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | ATL | P | 33 | 33 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | ATL | P | 17 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | ATL | P | 18 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | KCA | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 216 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TOR | AL | $500,000 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | $4,750,000 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | $4,250,000 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | $2,250,000 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | $1,100,000 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | $300,000 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | $300,000 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | $300,000 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | $210,000 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $15,410,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles | LA | 1992 |
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 1993 |