Connor Thomas

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10+1⁄3 innings in which he gave up 13 earned runs. [3] As a sophomore, he moved into the starting rotation, going 7–4 with a 3.34 ERA and 106 strikeouts over 97 innings and fifteen games. [4] In 2019, his junior year, Thomas made 16 starts in which he compiled a 9–2 record and 3.11 ERA over 113 innings. [5]

Professional career

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals drafted Thomas in the fifth round, with the 155th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. [6] Thomas signed with the Cardinals and made his professional debut with the State College Spikes of the Low-A New York–Penn League before being promoted to the Peoria Chiefs of the Single-A Midwest League in July. Over 43 innings pitched between the two clubs, he went 4–1 with a 3.77 ERA. [7] Thomas did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [8]

To begin the 2021 season, Thomas was assigned to the Springfield Cardinals of the Double-A Central. [9] After compiling a 4.87 ERA over 20+1⁄3 innings, he was promoted to the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple-A East. [10] Over 22 games (14 starts) with Memphis, Thomas went 6–4 with a 3.10 ERA and 92 strikeouts over 101+2⁄3 innings. [11] Thomas returned to Memphis for the 2022 season. [12] Over 28 games (25 starts), he posted a 6–12 record with a 5.47 ERA and 110 strikeouts over 135 innings. [13] He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) for the Salt River Rafters after the season. [14] He compiled a 1.75 ERA and 34 strikeouts over 25+2⁄3 innings and was named the AFL Pitcher of the Year. [15]

On November 15, 2022, the Cardinals selected Thomas' contract and added him to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [16] Thomas was optioned to Memphis to begin the 2023 season. [17] He played the whole season there, appearing in 21 games (17 starts) and going 5–4 with a 5.53 ERA and 69 strikeouts over 94+1⁄3 innings. [13] Thomas was designated for assignment on November 14, 2023, after multiple prospects were added to the 40-man roster. [18] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on November 16. [19]

Thomas returned to Memphis for the 2024 campaign, posting a 7-4 record and 2.89 ERA with 79 strikeouts and three saves in 90+1⁄3 innings pitched across 56 appearances. [20]

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 11, 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers selected Thomas in the Rule 5 draft. [21] On March 22, 2025, the Brewers announced that Thomas had made the team's Opening Day roster. [22] He made two appearances for Milwaukee before being placed on the injured list with left elbow arthritis on April 8. [23] Thomas was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 18. [24]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "WALB Student-Athlete of the Week (3/2/16): Tift's Thomas striving towards goals". WALB.com. 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  2. ↑ Taylor, Becky (June 9, 2019). "Dreams achieved for local draft picks". Tifton Gazette. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24.
  3. ↑ Sugiura, Ken. "Georgia Tech's Connor Thomas goes from calculus failure to ACC star". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  4. ↑ Gillespie, Mike (2018-10-06). "Gamecock baseball visits Georgia Tech for Saturday scrimmage". ABC Columbia. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  5. ↑ "Thomas Named ACC Pitcher of the Week". Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. 2019-05-20. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  6. ↑ Taylor, Becky (June 5, 2019). "Thomas selected by St. Louis Cardinals". Valdosta Daily Times.
  7. ↑ Saxon, Mark (2020-05-20). "Grading the Cards' 2019 Draft: A promising lefty and toolsy outfielder stand out" . The Athletic. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  8. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Springfield Cardinals announce 2021 preliminary Opening Day roster". Ozarks Sports Zone. 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  10. ↑ Taylor, Becky (June 2, 2021). "Cardinals promote Connor Thomas". The Tifton Gazette. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02.
  11. ↑ Law, Keith (2022-02-08). "Cardinals' top 20 prospects for 2022: Keith Law ranks St. Louis' farm system" . The Athletic. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  12. ↑ Guerrero, Daniel (2022-04-03). "Pipeline isn't loaded, but several top-end prospects could help the Cardinals soon". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  13. 1 2 "Connor Thomas Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  14. ↑ "2023 Biloxi Shuckers Initial Roster Announced".
  15. ↑ Borek, Jesse (2022-11-13). "Cards' Thomas named Fall League's Pitcher of the Year". MLB.com . Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  16. ↑ Denton, John (2022-11-16). "Cards add No. 24 prospect Thomas to 40-man". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  17. ↑ "Cardinals' Connor Thomas: Optioned to Triple-A level". www.cbssports.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  18. ↑ Polishuk, Mark (2023-11-14). "Cardinals Announce Six Roster Moves". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  19. ↑ "Cardinals Outright Connor Thomas". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  20. ↑ "From the Cardinals to the Brewers, Rule 5 pick Connor Thomas embraces new opportunity". jsonline.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Brewers pick up a pair of left-handed pitchers, one in Rule 5 draft and another on one-year deal". jsonline.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Brewers To Include Rule 5 Pick Connor Thomas On Opening Day Roster". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Rule 5 Draft Update: April Edition". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Brewers Select Easton McGee, Option Tobias Myers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
Connor Thomas
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Thomas with Georgia Tech in 2017
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 57
Pitcher
Born: (1998-05-29) May 29, 1998 (age 26)
Tifton, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
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March 29, 2025, for the Milwaukee Brewers
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