Lou Thornton facts for kids

Louis "Lou" Thornton is an American former Major League Baseball player. He was born on April 26, 1963, in Montgomery, Alabama. Lou played as an Outfielder and was also known as a pinch runner during his career. He played in the major leagues for parts of five seasons between 1985 and 1990.

Lou Thornton's Baseball Career

Lou Thornton started his Major League Baseball journey with the Toronto Blue Jays. His first game was on April 8, 1985. He played for the Blue Jays in 1985, and then again from 1987 to 1988.

After his time with the Blue Jays, Lou joined the New York Mets. He played for the Mets during the 1989 and 1990 seasons. His final game in the major leagues was on April 24, 1990.

Teams Lou Played For

During his career, Lou Thornton played for two main teams in Major League Baseball:

• Toronto Blue Jays (1985, 1987–1988)
• New York Mets (1989–1990)

He also played for several minor league teams, which are teams where players develop their skills before reaching the major leagues. Some of these teams included the Buffalo Bisons and the Syracuse Chiefs.

Career Statistics

Even though he played for a short time, Lou Thornton had some important statistics:

• Batting Average: His batting average was .247. This number shows how often a player gets a hit.
• Home Runs: He hit 1 home run during his major league career. A home run is when a player hits the ball out of the park or gets around all the bases in one play.
• Runs Batted In (RBI): He had 9 RBIs. An RBI means a player helped a teammate score a run.