 As a hitter, Thomas was better than average, posting a .195 batting average (141-for-722) with 57 runs, 3 home runs, 71 RBI and 40 bases on balls.Defensively, he was better than average, recording a .975 fielding percentage which was 19 points higher than the league average at his position.The Baltimore native was also a pitching star and, later, the manager of the Baltimore Orioles of the International League.