| Fred Thomas | |
|---|---|
| |
| Manager | |
| Born: Indiana | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Games managed | 29 |
| Win–loss record | 11–18 |
| Winning % | .379 |
| Teams | |
Frederick L. Thomas was a professional baseball manager.
In June 1887,Thomas was named manager for the Indianapolis Hoosiers of the National League. [1] Thomas,who had front office duties with the team,took over from Watch Burnham after the team got off to a 6–22 start. [2] Thomas had a managerial record of 11–18,before he was replaced by Horace Fogel in July. [3] Accruing a record of 20–49 under Fogel,the 1887 Indianapolis Hoosiers finished the season at 37–89. [4]
Little is known about Thomas;research suggests he may be Frederick Lucius Thomas,who was born in Indianapolis on July 31,1855,and died in Los Angeles on this 78th birthday (July 31,1933). [5] [6] [7]