Lee Thomas (baseball)

American baseball player and coach

James Leroy Thomas (February 5, 1936 – August 31, 2022) was an American first baseman and right fielder, coach and front-office executive in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for six teams from 1961 to 1968. He played for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros.

Lee Thomas
First baseman / Right fielder
Born: (1936-02-05)February 5, 1936
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Died: August 31, 2022(2022-08-31) (aged 86)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 22, 1961, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1968, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
Batting average.255
Home runs106
Runs batted in428
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Thomas died at his home in St. Louis, Missouri on August 31, 2022, at age 86.[1]

References

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  1. "Lee Thomas passes away". MLB.com.