Jack Thornton
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Jack Thornton was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Black Crackers. In 3 career games, he hit .364 with 4 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/4/2002 in Chicago, IL, USA
Full name: Roy Jack Thornton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .364 | .417 | .364 | .780 | 0 |
Career AVG .364 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +32.2% above league average.
Career OBP .417 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +24.2% above league average.
Career SLG .364 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career OPS .780 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — +7.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | BCA | NSL | 3 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | BCA | NSL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 3 |
Jack Thornton: the record in brief
The season rows for Jack Thornton begin in 1932. The team column never changes: it is the Atlanta Black Crackers in 1932. Thornton played primarily as a first baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on November 29, 1909, in Athens, GA, USA, Thornton was listed at 5'11" and 175 pounds. Thornton's death is recorded on November 4, 2002, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name Roy Jack.
Across 3 games at the plate, Thornton's career line reads 4 hits in 11 at bats for a .364 average, along with 2 RBI. Set against a .275 league average for the same years, Thornton's .364 average sits 32.2% above it. In OPS terms, Thornton's .780 stands 7.4% above the league's .727. Only one season appears, 1932 for the Atlanta Black Crackers, when Thornton played 3 games and went 4 for 11.
The position table credits Thornton with 3 games at first base and also lists 1 at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Thornton
- Was Jack Thornton a pitcher?
- No. Jack Thornton was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Jack Thornton hit?
- Jack Thornton hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Jack Thornton play for?
- Jack Thornton played for one team, the Atlanta Black Crackers (1932).
- What were Jack Thornton's career stats?
- In 3 games, Jack Thornton had 4 hits, 2 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .364 batting average.
- What position did Jack Thornton play?
- Jack Thornton played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Thornton and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Thornton was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Jack Thornton's career batting average?
- Jack Thornton batted .364 over his career, with 4 hits in 11 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Thornton have?
- Jack Thornton drove in 2 runs in his career.
- What was Jack Thornton's career ERA?
- Jack Thornton finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- Is Jack Thornton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Thornton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.