Al Thornton
Albert Michael Thornton
Born: July 10, 1967
Primary Position: First base
All Position(s) Played: C
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 223
Career: 1986-1988
Al Thornton compiled a career batting average of .206 with 14 home runs and 55 RBI in his 143-game career with the Elmira Pioneers. He began playing during the 1986 season and last took the field during the 1988 campaign.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Short Season A | NYPL | Elmira Pioneers | 20 | 52 | 51 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | .216 | .231 | .294 | .525 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | Short Season A | NYPL | Elmira Pioneers | 62 | 226 | 205 | 19 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 54 | .220 | .270 | .376 | .646 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1988 | Short Season A | NYPL | Elmira Pioneers | 61 | 221 | 201 | 17 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 51 | .189 | .255 | .308 | .563 | 62 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Totals | 143 | 499 | 457 | 39 | 94 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 127 | .206 | .259 | .337 | .596 | 154 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Short Season A | NYPL | Elmira Pioneers | 1B | 11 | 56 | 4 | 2 | 5 | .968 | 5.455 | ||||
| 1987 | Short Season A | NYPL | Elmira Pioneers | 1B | 57 | 465 | 19 | 7 | 40 | .986 | 8.491 | ||||
| 1987 | Short Season A | NYPL | Elmira Pioneers | C | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3.000 | 1 | |||
| 1988 | Short Season A | NYPL | Elmira Pioneers | 1B | 46 | 377 | 34 | 3 | 30 | .993 | 8.935 | ||||
| Totals | 115 | 901 | 57 | 12 | 75 | .988 | 8.330 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Elmira Pioneers | BOS | ||
| 1987 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Elmira Pioneers | BOS | ||
| 1988 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Elmira Pioneers | BOS |
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