Carl Thomas (baseball)

Carl Thomas
Pitcher
Born: (1932-05-28)May 28, 1932
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Died: March 7, 2013(2013-03-07) (aged 80)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 1960, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
May 14, 1960, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average7.45
Strikeouts5
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1955 Mexico City Team

Carl Leslie Thomas (May 28, 1932 – March 7, 2013) was an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched in four games for the Cleveland Indians during the 1960 season. A right-hander, he stood 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall and weighed 245 pounds (111 kg). He won a silver medal with the United States team at the 1955 Pan American Games.

In his only decision, Thomas won his last Major League game, on May 14, 1960, against the Chicago White Sox. Although he allowed five hits and five earned runs in 4⅓ innings pitched of relief, he was credited with the 10–9 victory.[1]

  1. ^ "The 1960 CLE A Regular Season Pitching Log for Carl Thomas". retrosheet.org. Retrieved March 1, 2020.