Andre Thornton, baseball player, 253 home runs, 1973-1987

Andre Thornton

Born: 8/13/1949 in Tuskegee, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-07-28 | Final Game: 1987-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Andre Thornton was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1973 to 1987. Born in 1949, he made a significant impact during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more power-oriented game. Thornton played in 1,565 games, amassing 1,342 hits and showcasing his power with 253 home runs, while also driving in 895 runs. His career batting average stood at .254, complemented by a total of 48 stolen bases, demonstrating his versatility as both a hitter and a base runner. Thornton's accomplishments included two All-Star selections, underscoring his recognition among peers and fans alike. Known for his strong offensive capabilities, he emerged as a key player for teams during a time when hitting for power became increasingly valued. Thornton's legacy in the sport is marked by his contributions to the game and his ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of baseball throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1565 5291 792 1342 244 22 253 895 48 876 851 0.254 0.360 0.452 0.811 16708.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1973 CHC NL 17 35 3 7 3 0 0 2 0 7 9 0.200 0.0
1974 CHC NL 107 303 41 79 16 4 10 46 2 48 50 0.261 1020.6
1975 CHC NL 120 372 70 109 21 4 18 60 3 88 63 0.293 2810.2
1976 CHC NL 27 85 8 17 6 0 2 14 2 20 14 0.200 120.0
1976 WSN NL 69 183 20 35 5 2 9 24 2 28 32 0.191 120.0
1977 CLE AL 131 433 77 114 20 5 28 70 3 70 82 0.263 2233.1
1978 CLE AL 145 508 97 133 22 4 33 105 4 93 72 0.262 2915.0
1979 CLE AL 143 515 89 120 31 1 26 93 5 90 93 0.233 1108.5
1981 CLE AL 69 226 22 54 12 0 6 30 3 23 37 0.239 -120.4
1982 CLE AL 161 589 90 161 26 1 32 116 6 109 81 0.273 3019.4
1983 CLE AL 141 508 78 143 27 1 17 77 4 87 72 0.281 1810.7
1984 CLE AL 155 587 91 159 26 0 33 99 6 91 79 0.271 2526.1
1985 CLE AL 124 461 49 109 13 0 22 88 3 47 75 0.236 -92.5
1986 CLE AL 120 401 49 92 14 0 17 66 4 65 67 0.229 112.2
1987 CLE AL 36 85 8 10 2 0 0 5 1 10 25 0.118 -810.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 729 692 6223 501 51 558
3B 3 0 2 0 0 0
OF 11 9 14 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 CHN 1B 9 8 81 10 1 3
1974 CHN 1B 90 76 760 70 7 61
1974 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1975 CHN 1B 113 107 982 77 13 88
1975 CHN 3B 2 0 2 0 0 0
1976 CHN 1B 25 22 202 19 3 17
1976 MON 1B 43 38 326 26 2 43
1976 MON OF 11 9 14 1 1 0
1977 CLE 1B 117 114 1026 71 6 97
1978 CLE 1B 145 144 1327 106 7 106
1979 CLE 1B 130 130 1089 82 7 100
1981 CLE 1B 11 8 67 5 1 7
1982 CLE 1B 8 8 76 5 0 5
1983 CLE 1B 27 26 201 21 2 20
1984 CLE 1B 11 11 86 9 2 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 728
Third Base 3
Right Field 11
Designated Hitter 738

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1984 Silver Slugger DH
1983 Player of the Week Week of 1983-04-08
1982 Hutch Award
1982 Player of the Week Week of 1982-07-30
1982 Player of the Week Week of 1982-04-16
1982 TSN Comeback Player of the Year
1979 Roberto Clemente Award
1978 Player of the Week Week of 1978-06-02
1977 Player of the Week Week of 1977-07-22
1975 Player of the Month September

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 CLE AL $1,100,000
1987 CLE AL $1,100,000
1986 CLE AL $1,100,000
1985 CLE AL $1,100,000
Total Career Earnings $4,400,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1984 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 5.0 392 0
1982 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 8.0 392 0
1978 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 12.0 392 0