 In 1924, while pitching for the Chicago White Sox, Thurston led the American League with 28 Complete Games, posting a 20–14 record in 36 starts, while also leading the league in Hits Allowed (330), Earned Runs Allowed (123), and Home Runs Allowed (17) in 291 innings pitched.Thurston was a screwball pitcher.He played his last game on October 1, 1933.