Lou Thornton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1990)
Lou Thornton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1990 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Mets, a span of 6 seasons. In 95 career games, he hit .247 with 22 hits, 1 home runs, and 9 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-04-08
- Last Game
- 1990-04-24
Full name: Louis Thornton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 89 | 29 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 25 | .247 | .280 | .326 | .605 | -209 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career SLG .326 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OPS .605 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 56 | 72 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | .236 | .257 (-8%) | .323 (-17%) | .390 (-18%) | .714 (-18%) | -209.1 |
| 1987 | TOR | AL | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 13 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 95 | 89 | 29 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 25 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -209 | ||
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 (95 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 47 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 6 | .298 |
| Away | 44 | 42 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .190 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-04-24 | NYN | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-04-17 | NYN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-04-09 | NYN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-10-01 | NYN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-29 | NYN | PIT | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-27 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-26 | NYN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-24 | NYN | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-23 | NYN | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-17 | NYN | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 24 |
| Designated Hitter | 23 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NYN | NL | $103,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $103,000 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Thornton
- What years did Lou Thornton play?
- Lou Thornton played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1990.
- Was Lou Thornton a pitcher?
- No. Lou Thornton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lou Thornton hit?
- Lou Thornton hit 1 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What was Lou Thornton's career batting average?
- Lou Thornton batted .247 over his career, with 22 hits in 89 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lou Thornton have?
- Lou Thornton drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Lou Thornton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lou Thornton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.