Negro League player stats include league games, interleague games (against major Negro League competition), and games against select top-level independent Black Baseball teams. Player stats do not include the extensive amount of exhibitions and barnstorming games Negro League teams often played. Negro League data is not complete. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. More about data coverage
Standard Batting
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | TB | GDP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB | Pos | Awards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 23 | CAG | NN2 | 16 | 28 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .269 | .269 | .385 | .654 | 63 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1/79 | ||||||
| 1937 | 25 | TOT | NAL | 9 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .053 | .000 | .053 | -84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | /156 | |||||
| 1937 | 25 | DTS | NAL | 6 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .083 | .000 | .083 | -75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | /156 | ||||||
| 1937 | 25 | CAG | NAL | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | -100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | /1 | |||||
| 1944 | 32 | KCM | NAL | 19 | 69 | 62 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | .226 | .284 | .323 | .606 | 86 | 20 | 1 | 2 | *9/87 | ||||||
| 1945 | 33 | KCM | NAL | 48 | 196 | 178 | 27 | 56 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 11 | .315 | .365 | .404 | .769 | 125 | 72 | 3 | 4 | 0 | *9/781 | |||||
| 1946 | 34 | CAG | NAL | 16 | 56 | 52 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .269 | .321 | .308 | .629 | 85 | 16 | 0 | 0 | *8/9 | ||||||
| 5 Yrs | 108 | 369 | 336 | 48 | 91 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 5 | 20 | .271 | .319 | .351 | .671 | 95 | 118 | 4 | 9 | 0 | |||||||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 162 | 554 | 504 | 72 | 136 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 51 | 8 | 30 | .271 | .319 | .351 | .671 | 95 | 177 | 6 | 14 | ||||||||||
| CAG (3 yrs) | 35 | 91 | 85 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .247 | .281 | .306 | .587 | 63 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||||||
| KCM (2 yrs) | 67 | 265 | 240 | 37 | 70 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 15 | .292 | .344 | .383 | .727 | 115 | 92 | 4 | 6 | 0 | |||||||||
| DTS (1 yr) | 6 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .083 | .000 | .083 | -75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||
| NAL (4 yrs) | 92 | 341 | 310 | 45 | 84 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 5 | 20 | .271 | .323 | .348 | .672 | 98 | 108 | 4 | 7 | 0 | |||||||||
| NN2 (1 yr) | 16 | 28 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .269 | .269 | .385 | .654 | 63 | 10 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||
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Player Value--Pitching
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walter Thomas born?
Walter Thomas was born on October 22, 1911.
Where was Walter Thomas born?
Walter Thomas was born in Mobile, AL.
How tall was Walter Thomas?
Walter Thomas was 5-8 (173 cm) tall.
How much did Walter Thomas weigh when playing?
Walter Thomas weighed 170 lbs (77 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Walter Thomas play?
Walter Thomas played 5 seasons.
Is Walter Thomas in the Hall of Fame?
Walter Thomas has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Walter Thomas play?
Walter Thomas was a Rightfielder and Pitcher.
How many hits did Walter Thomas have?
Walter Thomas had 91 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Walter Thomas have?
Walter Thomas had 1 home run over his career.
What was Walter Thomas' average?
Walter Thomas had a .271 average over his career.
How many teams has Walter Thomas played for?
Walter Thomas played for 4 teams; the Chicago American Giants, Chicago American Giants, Detroit Stars and Kansas City Monarchs.
When did Walter Thomas retire?
Walter Thomas last played in 1946.
Player Value--Batting