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Milt Thompson

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1979-1996 (1984-1996)
Proper Name
Milton Bernard Thompson
Positions
OF (1566) ... CF (518) ... LF (397) ... RF (182) ... C (17) ... 3B (2) ... 1B (1)
Positions
OF - CF - LF - RF - C - 3B - 1B
Height / Weight
5-11 / 170
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Birthdate
January 5,1959
Place
Washington, District of Columbia
High School
Zadok Magruder (Washington,DC)
Colleges
Howard University (Washington,DC)
Drafted/Signed
1979-2-29-Atlanta Braves
MLB Debut
September 4,1984
MLBAM ID
123298
Retrosheet#
thomm001
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MLB Career3761491102947357214.274.708

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1979Kingsport BravesAppRkATL-20CF-LF2694223184111130161714100501161318.330.429.532.961.511.202.39013.7914.661.0694.00
1979Greenwood BravesWcarAATL-20OF5314531274121616332393550039190720.186.335.269.604.393.083.22916.8420.531.2272.50
1980Durham BullsCaroA+ATL-21CF-LF682554974123236383426213000983011757.290.393.384.777.396.094.37713.9520.601.48127.50
1980Savannah BravesSouAAATL-21CF-LF71278358373115225198723100993031172.299.347.356.703.187.057.4296.2728.714.58278.00
1981Savannah BravesSouAAATL-22OF1404939213518243146118911211122016959624111.274.385.343.728.320.069.34614.9318.791.26123.25
1982Savannah BravesSouAAATL-23OF14452683132207645681987145343201846233399.251.359.350.709.357.099.33313.9623.271.6787.67
1982Richmond BravesILAAAATL-23OF362100001013000101701.167.286.167.453.333.000.33314.2942.863.000.00
1983Savannah BravesSouAAATL-24CF-LF1153868411721453646108376331401614763087.303.429.417.846.422.114.36617.4415.970.9277.20
1983Richmond BravesILAAAATL-24OF12321281003611051000094317.250.442.281.723.500.031.29623.2611.630.500.00
1984Richmond BravesILAAAATL-25OF13450391145113440471783863223017459318127.288.391.346.737.282.058.34014.0014.501.04125.75
1984Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL3025OF25991630102414211110101137111327.303.373.374.747.303.071.3269.919.911.0049.50
1985Richmond BravesILAAAATL-263B-1B82312529810122234113230153301163531385.314.376.372.748.234.058.3399.078.500.94156.00
1985Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL3026OF7318217557206947363100166193946.302.339.363.702.126.061.3773.6318.655.140.00
1986Portland BeaversPCLAAAPHI-27OF411612656102116203152011110731791343.348.404.453.857.304.105.3908.3811.171.33161.00
1986Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2427OF962993875716231942662142141023321461.251.311.341.652.227.090.2967.8318.672.3849.83
1987Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2428OF15052786159269743461042870332522457542117.302.351.425.776.271.123.3497.3015.132.0775.29
1988Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2429OF122378531091622331793959123681354232089.288.354.357.711.193.069.3349.2213.951.51189.00
1989St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2530OF15554560158288468278399140351221459140118.290.340.393.733.209.103.3406.6015.402.33136.25
1990St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2531OF13541842911476302553960510541374632764.218.292.328.620.251.110.2418.4212.961.5469.67
1991St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2532OF115326551001656341693253021741443612773.307.368.442.810.255.135.3518.8614.681.6654.33
1992St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2533OF109208316191417186163920033842261447.293.350.404.754.245.111.3457.0817.262.4452.00
1993Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2534OF1293404289142444944057232981193872069.262.341.350.691.221.088.30210.3414.731.4385.00
1994Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2535OF8722029607033072232831145762481050.273.348.345.693.200.072.3009.2711.291.2273.33
1994Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2835OF92156001320120000192215.286.318.429.747.286.143.2784.559.092.0021.00
1995Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2936OF9213214299021942143712133441501118.220.297.333.630.235.113.2879.3324.672.6466.00
1996Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2937LF4851261001116100000175715.118.211.137.348.137.019.14610.5317.541.670.00
1996Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL2737LF141511100200130000021610.067.125.133.258.133.066.0836.2518.753.000.00
1979Rk,ATotal--ATL------792395358125327293485649600893062038.243.370.372.743.439.130.29615.6918.301.1779.67App1979
1980A+,AATotal--ATL------13953384157196351608611493610019760428129.295.370.370.739.287.075.40310.1024.672.44177.67Caro1980
1981AATotal--ATL------1404939213518243146118911211122016959624111.274.385.343.727.320.069.34614.9318.791.26123.25Sou1981
1982AAA,AATotal--ATL------147532851332076456919881483433018563033100.250.358.348.706.357.098.33313.9723.491.6888.67IL1982
1983AAA,AATotal--ATL------1274189612522453952119381431401705193194.299.430.407.837.428.108.36017.9215.610.8783.60IL1983
1984AAATotal--ATL------13450391145113440471783863223017459318127.288.391.346.737.282.058.34014.0014.501.04125.75IL1984
1984MLBTotal--ATL------25991630102414211110101137111327.303.373.374.746.303.071.3269.919.911.0049.50NL1984
1985AAATotal--ATL------82312529810122234113230153301163531385.314.376.372.748.234.058.3399.078.500.94156.00IL1985
1985MLBTotal--ATL------7318217557206947363100166193946.302.339.363.701.126.060.3773.6318.655.14NL1985
1986AAATotal--PHI------411612656102116203152011110731791343.348.404.453.858.304.106.3908.3811.171.33161.00PCL1986
1986MLBTotal--PHI------962993875716231942662142141023321461.251.311.341.652.227.090.2967.8318.672.3849.83NL1986
1987MLBTotal--PHI------15052786159269743461042870332522457542117.302.351.425.776.271.123.3497.3015.132.0775.29NL1987
1988MLBTotal--PHI------122378531091622331793959123681354232089.288.354.357.711.193.069.3349.2213.951.51189.00NL1988
1989MLBTotal--SLN------15554560158288468278399140351221459140118.290.340.393.733.209.103.3406.6015.402.33136.25NL1989
1990MLBTotal--SLN------13541842911476302553960510541374632764.218.292.328.620.251.110.2418.4212.961.5469.67NL1990
1991MLBTotal--SLN------115326551001656341693253021741443612773.307.368.442.809.255.135.3518.8614.681.6654.33NL1991
1992MLBTotal--SLN------109208316191417186163920033842261447.293.350.404.753.245.111.3457.0817.262.4452.00NL1992
1993MLBTotal--PHI------1293404289142444944057232981193872069.262.341.350.691.221.088.30210.3414.731.4385.00NL1993
1994MLBTotal--HOU,PHI------9624134667043392243031146852701155.274.346.353.698.207.079.2988.8911.111.2560.25NL1994
1995MLBTotal--HOU------9213214299021942143712133441501118.220.297.333.631.235.114.2879.3324.672.6466.00NL1995
1996MLBTotal--LAN,COL------6266372003117130000197325.106.192.136.328.136.030.1329.5917.811.86NL1996
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB135937614911029156374735721466336635222016466014004155240789.274.335.372.708.227.099.3178.0915.281.8980.02
Tot:NL (13 yrs)NL135937614911029156374735721466336635222016466014004155240789.274.335.372.708.227.099.3178.0915.281.8980.02
Tot:Minors (8 yrs)Minors889319157990712230282713578350968220411916011733780180727.284.384.368.752.329.083.35213.4718.041.34113.96
Tot:AAA (5 yrs)AAA27210141833083267811083214114468680373117545263.304.390.368.758.278.064.34612.0012.261.02144.86
Tot:AA (4 yrs)AA470168329446766161612718245278420921780613199898369.277.381.364.746.333.087.36013.9121.021.51105.19
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+682554974123236383426213000983011757.290.393.384.777.396.094.37713.9520.601.48127.50
Tot:A (1 yrs)A5314531274121616332393550039190720.186.335.269.604.393.083.22916.8420.531.2272.50
Tot:Rk (1 yrs)Rk2694223184111130161714100501161318.330.429.532.960.511.202.39013.7914.661.0694.00

Pitching Statistics

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csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1979Kingsport BravesAppRkATL-20009.0020000205.010552130002.2018.003.601.805.409.003.00
1979RkTotal--ATL----009.0020002005.010552130002.2018.003.601.805.409.003.00
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors009.0020002005.010552130002.2018.003.601.805.409.003.00
Tot:Rk (1 yrs)Rk009.0020002005.010552130002.2018.003.601.805.409.003.00

Other Batting Statistics

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csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1993Philadelphia PhilliesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs3461323100000120000041412.231.286.308.594.154.077.2737.1414.292.000.00
1993Philadelphia PhilliesWorld SeriesPlayoffs34516351116001200000111732.313.353.6881.041.438.375.3085.8811.762.005.88
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs1129582116002400000153144.276.323.517.840.310.241.2926.4512.902.0029.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

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csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1979Greenwood BravesWcarA20OF50--85831969300.9691.90.000.0036.294.33
1981Savannah BravesSouAA22OF140--226178325124300.9681.70.000.00100.0100.01
1981Savannah BravesSouAA22C17--77752898400.9444.90.000.0012.112.13
1982Richmond BravesILAAA23OF3--400044001.0001.30.000.002.2100.010
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1979Kingsport BravesAppRkATL2039312-26Gene Hassell--dnq
1979Greenwood BravesWcarAATL2078601-53Al Gallagher--League Champions
1980Durham BullsCaroA+ATL2184561-68Al Gallagher--Lost in Finals
1980Savannah BravesSouAAATL2177671-71Eddie Haas--Lost in Semi-Finals
1981Savannah BravesSouAAATL2270703-140Andy Gilbert--Lost in Semi-Finals
1982Savannah BravesSouAAATL2369754-144Andy Gilbert--dnq
1982Richmond BravesILAAAATL2382571-3Eddie Haas--Lost in Semi-Finals
1983Savannah BravesSouAAATL2481641-115Bobby Dews--Lost in Semi-Finals
1983Richmond BravesILAAAATL2480592-12Eddie Haas--Lost in Finals
1984Richmond BravesILAAAATL2566736-134Bobby Dews, Eddie Haas--dnq
1984Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL2580823-25Joe Torrednq
1985Richmond BravesILAAAATL2675654-82Roy Majtyka--dnq
1985Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL2666965-73Eddie Haas, Bobby Wine60,000dnq
1986Portland BeaversPCLAAAPHI2768734-41Bill Dancy--dnq
1986Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2786752-96John Felske95,000dnq
1987Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2880825-150Lee Elia, John Felske140,000dnq
1988Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2965966-122Lee Elia, John Vukovich240,000dnq
1989St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3086763-155Whitey Herzog505,000dnq
1990St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3170926-135Whitey Herzog, Joe Torre, Red Schoendienst866,667dnq
1991St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3284782-115Joe Torre1,516,667dnq
1992St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3383793-109Joe Torre1,616,667dnq
1993Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3497651-129Jim Fregosi1,475,000Lost World Series (Blue Jays)
1994Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU3566492-9Terry Collins1,375,000dnq
1994Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3554614-87Jim Fregosi1,375,000dnq
1995Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU3676682-92Terry Collins525,000dnq
1996Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL3783793-14Don Baylor300,000dnq
1996Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN3790722-48Bill Russell, Tommy Lasorda300,000Lost in 1st Round (Braves)
27 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

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yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1997Tampa Bay RaysMLBProMinorTBAMinor League Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator00081.0dnq
1998ReadingEastAAMinorPHIHitting Coach5685.397525.0dnq
1999ReadingEastAAMinorPHIHitting Coach7369.51445.0dnq
2000ReadingEastAAMinorPHIHitting Coach8557.59910.0Lost in Finals
2000Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIMinor League Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator6597.401530.0dnq
2001Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIMinor League Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator8676.53122.0dnq
2002Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIMinor League Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator8081.497321.5dnq
2003Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIMinor League Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator8676.531315.0dnq
2004Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIFirst Base Coach8676.531210.0dnq
2005Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIHitting Coach8874.54322.0dnq
2006Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIHitting Coach8577.525212.0dnq
2007Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIHitting Coach8973.54910.0Lost in NLDS (Colorado)
2008Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIHitting Coach9270.56810.0Won World Series (Tampa Bay)
2009Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIHitting Coach9369.57410.0Lost World Series (NY Yankees)
2010Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBMLBPHIHitting Coach9765.59910.0Lost in NLCS (Giants)
2013Kansas City RoyalsALMLBMLBKCAMinor League Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator8676.53137.0dnq
2014WilmingtonCaroA+MinorKCAHitting Coach6572.474413.5dnq
17 record(s)

Transactions

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datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1996-08-02Released by RockiesNoHist
1996-06-27Claimed on waivers from Dodgers by RockiesColorado RockiesNoHist
1996-01-12Signed to Minor League contractLos Angeles DodgersNoHist
1995-11-01Granted free agencyNoHist
1994-12-20Signed to 1-year contract for 1995-1995 ($0.525m) [Free Agent]Houston AstrosNoHist
1994-10-26Granted free agencyNoHist
1994-07-31Traded from Philadelphia Phillies to Houston Astros for Tom EdensHouston AstrosNoHist
1992-12-09Signed to 2-year contract for 1993-1994 ($2.75m) [Free Agent]Philadelphia PhilliesNoHist
1992-10-27Granted free agencyNoHist
1990-02-07Signed to 3-year contract for 1990-1992 ($4.3m) [Avoids arbitration] ExtensionSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
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Prospect Rankings

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yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
1985Baseball AmericaTeamAtlanta Braves4View Rankings
1 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

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yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Atlanta Braves2660,000--371,57160,000
1986Philadelphia Phillies2795,00021513412,52060,000
1987Philadelphia Phillies28140,00015375412,45462,500
1988Philadelphia Phillies29240,00017352438,72962,500
1989St. Louis Cardinals30505,00014249497,25468,000
1990St. Louis Cardinals31866,66710174597,537100,000Signed to 3-year contract for 1990-1992 ($4.3m) [Avoids arbitration] Extension [1990-02-07]
1991St. Louis Cardinals321,516,6676155851,492100,000
1992St. Louis Cardinals331,616,66791961,028,667109,000
1993Philadelphia Phillies341,475,00082251,076,089109,000Signed to 2-year contract for 1993-1994 ($2.75m) [Free Agent] [1992-12-09]
1994Philadelphia Phillies351,375,000102281,168,263109,000
1995Houston Astros36525,000103231,110,766109,000Signed to 1-year contract for 1995-1995 ($0.525m) [Free Agent] [1994-12-20]
1996Los Angeles Dodgers37300,000184171,119,981122,667
12 season(s)$8,715,001Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
About talent ratings
Speed
90
Power
43
Contact
51
XBH
37
RBIs
33
Runs
56
Hitting
71
Durability
72
Team
.512

[Career Highlights]

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[1979]  Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in Round #2 (#29) ... Played for Kingsport Braves (Rk) ... Played for Greenwood Braves (A) ... Finished top 10 in App in Triples, Stolen Bases, Sacrifice Hits ... Finished top 10 in Wcar in Sacrifice Flies
[1980]  Played for Durham Bulls (A+) ... Played for Savannah Braves (AA) ... Led Sou in BAVG on Balls in Play ... Finished top 10 in Caro in Stolen Bases, Secondary Average, BAVG on Balls in Play
[1981]  Played for Savannah Braves (AA) ... Finished top 10 in Sou in Runs, Stolen Bases, Walks, Strikeouts, Sacrifice Hits, BAVG on Balls in Play, Walks Percentage
[1982]  Played for Savannah Braves (AA) ... Played for Richmond Braves (AAA) ... Led Sou in Games Played, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings ... Finished top 10 in Sou in Plate Appearances, At Bats, Runs, Walks, Strikeouts, BAVG on Balls in Play
[1983]  Played for Savannah Braves (AA) ... Played for Richmond Braves (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in Sou in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Stolen Bases, Walks, Secondary Average, BAVG on Balls in Play, Walks Percentage
[1984]  Played for Richmond Braves (AAA) ... Played for Atlanta Braves (MLB) ... Led IL in Plate Appearances, Runs ... Finished top 10 in IL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Games Played, At Bats, Hits, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Walks, BAVG on Balls in Play
[1985]  Played for Richmond Braves (AAA) ... Played for Atlanta Braves (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in IL in Batting Average, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, BAVG on Balls in Play
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