About Bud Thomas
Lived 1910 – 2001 (aged 90). Bud Thomas was an American baseball player.
Luther Baxter "Bud" Thomas (September 9, 1910 – May 20, 2001), was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Senators, Philadelphia Athletics, and Detroit Tigers.
Biography
He was born in Faber, Virginia and died in North Garden, Virginia. On April 23, 1939, Thomas surrendered the first major League home run ever hit by Red Sox legend Ted Williams. Thomas pitched to Babe Ruth twice, striking him out the second time.
Although posting only a .120 batting average (18-for-150) in 143 games, Thomas was good defensively. He recorded a .984 fielding percentage with only two errors in 122 total chances in 526 innings pitched.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bud Thomas?
American baseball player
When was Bud Thomas born?
Bud Thomas was born on 9 September 1910 in Virginia.
When did Bud Thomas die?
Bud Thomas died on 20 May 2001 in North Garden.
What was Bud Thomas's occupation?
Bud Thomas was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bud Thomas?
Bud Thomas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bud Thomas (pitcher)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bud Thomas. https://biography.guide/bud-thomas/
MLA: "Bud Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bud-thomas/.
Chicago: "Bud Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bud-thomas/.
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