Retired
Lance Thornton
Birthdate:
April 17, 1924 (48 y, 4 m, 9 d)Born In:
Southfield, MI, USANationality:
American
Position:
3BBats/Throws:
L/RHeight/Weight:
6'1"/195Entry:
1946 Draft
- Round: 7, Overall: 161, Team: Ontario Moose
Contract:
Free Agent
ML Service Time:
None
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| All-Star | 1958 | Buffalo (PUBAAA) |
| 1949 | Gilbert (PUBAAA) | |
| 1948 | Shively (PUBAA) | |
| 1947 | Bargersville (PUBA) | |
| 1946 | Inyokern College (PUBCOL) | |
| League Champ | 1955 | Philadelphia (PUB) |
| Gold Glove | 1950 - 1B | Waterloo (PUB) |
| Batter of the Month | May 1947 | Bargersville (PUBA) |
| Player of the Week | May 19, 1958 | Buffalo (PUBAAA) |
| Jun 27, 1949 | Gilbert (PUBAAA) | |
| Apr 22, 1946 | Inyokern College (PUBCOL) |
Hall of Fame Metrics
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Black Ink | 0 |
| Grey Ink | 2 |
Similar Players (3B)
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Brian Harrison | 949 |
| Troy Harris | 949 |
| Hoyt Riley | 947 |
| Chris Gardner | 946 |
| Jesús Altagracia | 943 |
| Wally Judnich | 942 |
| Paul Wells | 939 |
| Enrique Tobías | 936 |
| Ryan Holbrook | 934 |
| Orlando Valle | 932 |
Note: See Baseball Reference formula (primary position)
Leaderboard Appearances
| Year | BB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 70 | 10 |
| Year | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 9 | 4 |
| 1951 | 6 | 7 |