Lou Thornton
Born: 4/26/1963 in Montgomery, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-04-08 | Final Game: 1990-04-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Louis Thornton
Biography
Lou Thornton, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1985 to 1990. Primarily a position player, Thornton appeared in 95 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 22 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .247. Known for his speed on the bases, he also contributed three stolen bases to his team's efforts.
Thornton played in an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the traditional playing style to a more power-driven approach. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league's elite, his versatility and willingness to play in various roles made him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite a relatively brief career, Thornton's contributions on the field during the late 1980s reflect the competitive spirit and evolving landscape of baseball during that time.
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 | 0.247 | 0.280 | 0.326 | 0.605 | -230.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 56 | 72 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 0.236 | -230.8 |
| 1987 | TOR | AL | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 3 | 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 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | ALCS | TOR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 57 | 18 | 55 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TOR | OF | 35 | 16 | 44 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | TOR | OF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | TOR | OF | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYN | OF | 6 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | NYN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 | ||