Carl Thomas (baseball)
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Carl Leslie Thomas is a 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 in 5 in (1.96 m) tall and weighed 245 pounds (111.1 kg).
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 run
s in 4⅓ innings pitched
of relief
, he was credited with the 10–9 victory.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who played for one season. He pitched in four games for the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
during the 1960 season
1960 Cleveland Indians season
The Cleveland Indians season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Indians' fourth place finish in the American League with a record of 76 wins and 78 losses, 21 games behind the AL Champion New York Yankees.- Offseason :...
. A right-hander, he stood 6 in 5 in (1.96 m) tall and weighed 245 pounds (111.1 kg).
In his only decision
Decision (baseball)
A decision is a statistical credit given to a baseball pitcher.There are two types of decisions: win and loss.In order to receive a win, the starting pitcher must complete at least five innings and leave with the lead. If the pitcher's lead is preserved by the bullpen, he is credited with a win...
, Thomas won his last Major League game, on May 14, 1960, against the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
. Although he allowed five hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
and five earned run
Earned run
In baseball, an earned run is any run for which the pitcher is held accountable . Any runner who tags his base and reaches home plate is scored against the pitcher as an earned run...
s in 4⅓ innings pitched
Innings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
of relief
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
, he was credited with the 10–9 victory.