Show classic player card
This player transferred from the Ivan Rodriguez League in 1970. View the original player card
Santo Rodriguez League
4-1-2082
Dave Thornton Starting Pitcher
Retired (1988, Age 37)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.70 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 178-151 Status Deceased (2022) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 71 Date of Birth 08-25-1951
K 2744 Drafted Round 1, Pick 9
(1969)
Majors Svc Time 14 years
(156 games)
IP 3214.0
WHIP 1.26
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R Contact vs. L Endurance B-   Ldrship A-
Power vs. R Power vs. L D- Velocity   Mentor Val A+
Speed D- Bunt D- Control
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D- WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm C+ WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health D+ LCS Appearances 6
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 6
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year Vs G IP SO BB H WHIP
1974 LHB 2 6.0 4 5 5 1.67
1974 RHB 2 5.1 5 1 12 2.44
1975 LHB 33 102.1 71 46 126 1.68
1975 RHB 33 104.2 99 44 90 1.28
1976 LHB 33 118.1 117 58 112 1.44
1976 RHB 33 91.1 80 51 88 1.52
1977 LHB 33 110.0 88 49 114 1.48
1977 RHB 33 115.2 98 28 86 0.99
1978 LHB 33 121.1 102 35 123 1.30
1978 RHB 33 109.1 92 39 92 1.20
1979 LHB 32 118.0 76 48 94 1.20
1979 RHB 32 110.0 97 44 79 1.12
1980 LHB 33 122.0 112 58 114 1.41
1980 RHB 33 116.1 99 34 75 0.94
1981 LHB 37 147.0 141 52 117 1.15
1981 RHB 37 119.0 85 46 102 1.24
1982 LHB 36 135.2 110 54 111 1.22
1982 RHB 36 108.1 103 34 90 1.14
1983 LHB 37 131.0 113 46 127 1.32
1983 RHB 37 104.0 84 26 79 1.01
1984 LHB 36 136.1 114 48 127 1.28
1984 RHB 36 96.1 93 37 92 1.34
1985 LHB 35 155.1 138 39 142 1.17
1985 RHB 35 108.1 107 29 85 1.05
1986 LHB 37 124.1 103 36 132 1.35
1986 RHB 36 105.1 93 36 94 1.23
1987 LHB 31 122.1 99 39 113 1.24
1987 RHB 31 72.2 68 22 67 1.22
1988 LHB 34 118.1 87 35 110 1.23
1988 RHB 33 79.0 66 37 81 1.49
2082 LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2082 RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total LHB 482 1768.1 1475 648 1667 1.31
Total RHB 480 1445.2 1269 508 1212 1.19
Total 482 3214.0 2744 1156 2879 1.26

Statistics prior to 1970 were earned in the Ivan Rodriguez League.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1988-11-01Dave Thornton has retired from the San Diego Comets
1987-04-21Dave Thornton of the San Diego Comets is injured and is expected to be out 18 days.
1974-09-24The San Diego Comets have promoted Dave Thornton to the major league team. The San Diego Comets have sent Chris Stock to the minors.
1970-04-01The San Diego Sinners have promoted Bill Martz to the major league team. The San Diego Sinners have promoted Gene Swanson to the major league team. The San Diego Sinners have promoted Jot Dye to the major league team. The San Diego Sinners have promoted Bill Wilson to the major league team. The San Diego Sinners have promoted Mike McConnell to the major league team. The San Diego Sinners have promoted Willie Felton to the major league team. The San Diego Sinners have promoted Bill Johnson to the major league team. The San Diego Sinners have promoted Bert Harper to the major league team. The San Diego Sinners have sent Hal Matheny to the minors. The San Diego Sinners have sent Bob Leber to the minors. The San Diego Sinners have sent Willie Crable to the minors. The San Diego Sinners have designated Buck Coffman for assignment. The San Diego Sinners have designated Al Neumeier for assignment. The San Diego Sinners have sent Marv Bakenhaster to the minors. The San Diego Sinners have sent Dave Thornton to the minors. The San Diego Sinners have designated Tommy Hughes for assignment.