Ryan Thompson (outfielder) facts for kids
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Thompson as a member of the New York Mets in 1992
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: November 4, 1967 Chestertown, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: September 1, 1992, for the New York Mets | |||
| NPB: April 4, 1998, for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | |||
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| MLB: September 17, 2002, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
| NPB: June 6, 1998, for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | |||
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| Batting average | .243 | ||
| Home runs | 52 | ||
| Runs batted in | 176 | ||
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Ryan Orlando Thompson was born on November 4, 1967. He is a former professional baseball player from the United States. Ryan played as an Outfielder, which means he played in the part of the baseball field farthest from home plate. He played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1992 and 2002. Ryan also spent one season playing baseball in Japan.
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Ryan Thompson's Baseball Career
Playing in Major League Baseball
Ryan Thompson played for nine seasons in Major League Baseball. His career began in 1992 with the New York Mets. He then played for other well-known teams. These included the Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Florida Marlins, and Milwaukee Brewers.
During his time in MLB, Ryan showed his skills as a hitter. He had a batting average of .243. He also hit 52 Home runs and brought in 176 Runs batted in for his teams.
A Season in Japan
In 1998, Ryan Thompson played baseball in Japan. He joined the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks for one season. Playing in Japan gave him a chance to experience a different style of professional baseball.
A Notable Trade
Early in his career, Ryan Thompson was part of an important trade. In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays traded him to the New York Mets. This trade also included another player, Jeff Kent. In return, the Blue Jays received a famous pitcher named David Cone. Trades like this are common in baseball. They help teams get new players they need.
Family Connections
Ryan Thompson is also known for his family. He is the father of Trevor Thompson. Trevor is a professional basketball player. It's interesting how athletic talent can run in families!
More About Ryan Thompson
If you want to learn more about Ryan Thompson's baseball statistics, you can check these links:
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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