Bobby Thompson
Bobby LaRue Thompson
Born: November 3, 1953
Charlotte, NC US
Deceased: April 25, 2011
Charlotte, NC US
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 3B, SS
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 175
Draft: Round 19 (1972 June Amateur Draft, Texas Rangers)
School: Harding HS (Charlotte, NC)
Career: 1972-1980
Major League Statistics
Bobby Thompson compiled a career batting average of .279 with 27 home runs and 200 RBI in his 508-game career with the Geneva Senators, Gastonia Rangers, Lynchburg Rangers, San Antonio Brewers, Sacramento Solons, Tucson Toros, Toledo Mud Hens, Richmond Braves, Maracaibo Petroleros de Zulia and Poza Rica Petroleros. He began playing during the 1972 season and last took the field during the 1980 campaign.
 Gastonia Rangers |
 Lynchburg Rangers |
 Sacramento Solons |
 Toledo Mud Hens |
 Richmond Braves |
 Tucson Toros |
 Poza Rica Petroleros |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Short Season A | NYPL | Geneva Senators | 35 | 111 | 91 | 15 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 39 | .242 | .373 | .352 | .724 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1973 | A | SALL3 | Gastonia Rangers | 49 | 173 | 153 | 19 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 55 | .235 | .320 | .288 | .607 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1974 | A | SALL3 | Gastonia Rangers | 113 | 421 | 362 | 51 | 87 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 52 | 25 | 8 | 52 | 96 | .240 | .334 | .356 | .690 | 129 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | A | CARL | Lynchburg Rangers | 119 | 535 | 429 | 87 | 128 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 43 | 65 | 15 | 91 | 67 | .298 | .422 | .403 | .826 | 173 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| 1976 | AAA | PCL | Sacramento Solons | 20 | 86 | 66 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 10 | .318 | .465 | .545 | 1.011 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1976 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | 87 | 364 | 320 | 63 | 91 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 26 | 12 | 34 | 52 | .284 | .356 | .391 | .746 | 125 | 2 | 7 | 1 | ||
| 1977 | AAA | IL | (+) Toledo Mud Hens | 48 | 174 | 158 | 17 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 41 | .215 | .283 | .304 | .587 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1977 | AAA | IL | (+) Richmond Braves | 48 | 174 | 158 | 17 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 41 | .215 | .283 | .304 | .587 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1977 | AAA | PCL | Tucson Toros | 49 | 226 | 189 | 40 | 63 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 3 | 34 | 35 | .333 | .436 | .497 | .933 | 94 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1979 | AAA | IAML | Maracaibo Petroleros de Zulia | 10 | 36 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .278 | .278 | .472 | .750 | 17 | ||||||||
| 1980 | AAA | MEX | Poza Rica Petroleros | 26 | 101 | 93 | 9 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 24 | .301 | .333 | .462 | .796 | 43 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Totals | 508 | 2053 | 1739 | 307 | 486 | 64 | 31 | 27 | 200 | 161 | 43 | 269 | 378 | .279 | .377 | .399 | .776 | 693 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 6 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Short Season A | NYPL | Geneva Senators | SS | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | .947 | 4.500 |
| 1972 | Short Season A | NYPL | Geneva Senators | OF | 29 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .895 | 1.172 |
| 1972 | Short Season A | NYPL | Geneva Senators | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| 1973 | A | SALL3 | Gastonia Rangers | OF | 48 | 107 | 19 | 4 | 2 | .969 | 2.625 |
| 1974 | A | SALL3 | Gastonia Rangers | OF | 106 | 156 | 14 | 10 | 2 | .944 | 1.604 |
| 1975 | A | CARL | Lynchburg Rangers | OF | 117 | 269 | 26 | 18 | 6 | .942 | 2.521 |
| 1976 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | OF | 86 | 172 | 10 | 16 | 0 | .919 | 2.116 |
| 1976 | AAA | PCL | Sacramento Solons | OF | 20 | 53 | 4 | 3 | 1 | .950 | 2.850 |
| 1977 | AAA | PCL | Tucson Toros | OF | 48 | 112 | 5 | 3 | 1 | .975 | 2.438 |
| 1980 | AAA | MEX | Poza Rica Petroleros | OF | 26 | 59 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .984 | 2.385 |
| Totals | 485 | 968 | 93 | 62 | 14 | .945 | 2.188 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Geneva Senators | TEX | ||
| 1973 | A | Western Carolinas League | Gastonia Rangers | TEX | ||
| 1974 | A | Western Carolinas League | Gastonia Rangers | TEX | ||
| 1975 | A | Carolina League | Lynchburg Rangers | TEX | ||
| 1976 | AA | Texas League | San Antonio Brewers | TEX | ||
| 1976 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Sacramento Solons | TEX | ||
| 1977 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tucson Toros | TEX | ||
| 1977 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | CLE | ||
| 1977 | AAA | International League | Richmond Braves | ATL | ||
| 1979 | AAA | Inter-American League | Maracaibo Petroleros de Zulia | |||
| 1980 | AAA | Mexican League | Poza Rica Petroleros |
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