Dillon Thomas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dillon Thomas |
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Thomas with the Salt Lake Bees in 2022
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| Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks – No. 22 | |||
| Outfielder | |||
| Born: December 10, 1992 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| June 9, 2021, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) |
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| Batting average | .100 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 2 | ||
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Dillon Everett Thomas is a professional baseball player from the United States. He plays as an Outfielder for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. He also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams like the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels. Dillon was born on December 10, 1992.
Dillon Thomas's Baseball Journey
Dillon Thomas finished school at Westbury Christian School in 2011. After that, he started his professional baseball career.
Starting with the Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies picked Dillon in the 4th round of the 2011 MLB draft. This was a big step for him.
- In 2011, he played for the Casper Ghosts. He hit well, with a .328 batting average.
- He then played for the Tri-City Dust Devils in 2012.
- In 2013, he joined the Asheville Tourists. He hit 3 home runs and had 36 RBI.
- He continued to play for different teams in the Rockies' minor league system. These included the Modesto Nuts and the Hartford Yard Goats.
- In 2017, he played for the Albuquerque Isotopes and other teams. He hit a career-high 7 home runs that year. He became a free agent at the end of 2017.
Playing for the Texas AirHogs
In 2018, Dillon joined the Texas AirHogs. This team is part of an independent baseball league.
- He had a fantastic July, earning "Player of the Month" honors.
- He finished the season as an All-Star. He hit 13 home runs and had 54 RBI in 80 games.
Time with the Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers bought Dillon's contract in August 2018.
- He played for their minor league teams, including the Carolina Mudcats.
- In 2019, he played for the Biloxi Shuckers. He hit a new career-high of 13 home runs and 71 RBI. He was also named a Southern League All-Star.
- He became a free agent again in November 2019.
Joining the Oakland Athletics
Dillon signed with the Oakland Athletics in December 2019.
- He was invited to their Spring Training.
- He did not play in 2020 because the minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- He became a free agent in November 2020.
Making it to Major League Baseball
Dillon signed with the Seattle Mariners in January 2021.
- He started the year with the Tacoma Rainiers, a Triple-A team. He played very well, hitting .338.
- On June 8, 2021, Dillon was called up to the major leagues for the first time! This was a huge moment in his career.
- He made his MLB debut on June 9 against the Detroit Tigers.
- In that game, he got his first MLB hit. It was a two-RBI single that helped the Mariners win.
- Later, he was sent back to Triple-A Tacoma.
Playing for the Los Angeles Angels
In December 2021, Dillon signed with the Los Angeles Angels.
- He played one game for the Angels in June 2022.
- He was later sent to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. He had a strong season there, hitting 17 home runs and 77 RBI in 108 games.
- He became a free agent in October 2022.
Brief Time with the Houston Astros
The Houston Astros claimed Dillon in June 2022.
- He played a few games for their Triple-A team, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
- He was then designated for assignment by Houston.
Returning to the Angels and Independent Baseball
Dillon returned to the Los Angeles Angels briefly in June 2022.
- He was later sent back to the Salt Lake Bees.
- In April 2023, Dillon signed with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks again. He played very well for them.
- He also played for the Guerreros de Oaxaca in the Mexican League in 2023.
- Dillon returned to the RedHawks for a second time in August 2023.
- He went back to the Guerreros de Oaxaca in October 2023.
- In May 2024, Dillon signed with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks for his third time. He continued to play well for them.
- As of March 2025, Dillon re-signed with the RedHawks for another season. He also played in the 2025 Baseball Champions League Americas with the Kane County Cougars.
International Baseball Experience
Dillon Thomas took part in the 2023 Baseball Champions League Americas. He played well, getting 7 hits in 13 tries and having 4 RBIs in 3 games.
