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There was no outlook written for Clete Thomas in 2013. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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Re-signed to a minor league deal with the Twins in December 2012.
May 12, 2013 – Clete Thomas News
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Thomas has been sidelined with a sore quad muscle at Triple-A Rochester, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | PA | AB | R | H | XBH | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | SH | SF | HBP | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21 | A | Wes | 51 | 215 | 194 | 39 | 55 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 21 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .284 | .356 | .376 | .732 |
| 2006 | 22 | A | A | 132 | 585 | 529 | 67 | 136 | 41 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 40 | 34 | 13 | 56 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 | .333 | .367 | .700 |
| 2007 | 23 | AA | ERI | 137 | 599 | 528 | 97 | 148 | 44 | 30 | 6 | 8 | 53 | 18 | 11 | 59 | 110 | 3 | 2 | 7 | .280 | .359 | .405 | .764 |
| 2008 | 24 | AAA | TOL | 76 | 333 | 291 | 44 | 72 | 29 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 45 | 29 | 11 | 37 | 88 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .247 | .333 | .416 | .749 |
| 2008 | 24 | MAJ | DET | 40 | 133 | 116 | 7 | 33 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .284 | .366 | .405 | .772 |
| 2009 | 25 | AAA | TOL | 45 | 205 | 175 | 27 | 51 | 19 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 3 | 26 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .291 | .390 | .417 | .807 |
| 2009 | 25 | MAJ | DET | 102 | 310 | 275 | 46 | 66 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .240 | .324 | .385 | .709 |
| 2010 | 26 | AAA | Tol | 21 | 86 | 71 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .183 | .318 | .408 | .726 |
| 2011 | 27 | AAA | Tol | 112 | 404 | 364 | 37 | 91 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 53 | 20 | 3 | 32 | 128 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .250 | .316 | .401 | .717 |
| 2012 | 28 | AAA | Roc | 109 | 426 | 393 | 47 | 91 | 39 | 22 | 5 | 12 | 47 | 15 | 4 | 27 | 109 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .232 | .281 | .405 | .686 |
| 2012 | 28 | MAJ | MIN | 12 | 29 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | .172 | .286 | .458 |
| 2013 | 29 | AAA | Roc | 25 | 94 | 81 | 12 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .346 | .436 | .630 | 1.066 |
| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 12 | 29 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | .172 | .286 | .458 | ||
| Career (View All) | MAJ | 154 | 472 | 419 | 55 | 103 | 36 | 23 | 4 | 9 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 119 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .246 | .326 | .384 | .710 |
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▼ Advanced Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▼ Games By Position
No Yes No| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | PA | AB | Walk Rate | Strikeout Rate | BB/K Ratio | Contact Rate | BABIP | Isolated Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21 | A | Wes | 215 | 194 | 9.8% | 17.2% | 0.57 | 81% | .350 | .092 |
| 2006 | 22 | A | A | 585 | 529 | 9.6% | 21.7% | 0.44 | 76% | .328 | .110 |
| 2007 | 23 | AA | ERI | 599 | 528 | 9.8% | 18.4% | 0.54 | 79% | .341 | .125 |
| 2008 | 24 | AAA | TOL | 333 | 291 | 11.1% | 26.4% | 0.42 | 70% | .325 | .169 |
| 2008 | 24 | MAJ | DET | 133 | 116 | 10.5% | 19.5% | 0.54 | 78% | .360 | .121 |
| 2009 | 25 | AAA | TOL | 205 | 175 | 12.7% | 23.9% | 0.53 | 72% | .400 | .126 |
| 2009 | 25 | MAJ | DET | 310 | 275 | 10.6% | 24.8% | 0.43 | 72% | .309 | .145 |
| 2010 | 26 | AAA | Tol | 86 | 71 | 14% | 37.2% | 0.38 | 55% | .257 | .225 |
| 2011 | 27 | AAA | Tol | 404 | 364 | 7.9% | 31.7% | 0.25 | 65% | .353 | .151 |
| 2012 | 28 | AAA | Roc | 426 | 393 | 6.3% | 25.6% | 0.25 | 72% | .290 | .173 |
| 2012 | 28 | MAJ | MIN | 29 | 28 | 0% | 55.2% | 0.00 | 43% | .273 | .143 |
| 2013 | 29 | AAA | Roc | 94 | 81 | 13.8% | 24.5% | 0.57 | 72% | .423 | .284 |
| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 29 | 28 | 0% | 55.2% | 0.00 | 43% | .273 | .143 | ||
| Career | MAJ | 472 | 419 | 10% | 25.2% | 0.39 | 72% | .323 | .138 |
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▲ Games By Position
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Minnesota Twins Roster
Majors
Arcia, Oswaldo (OF)AAA
Albers, Andrew (P)AA
Beresford, James (SS)A+
Baxendale, D.J. (P)A
Berrios, Jose (P)Rookie
Bard, Luke (P)Career Batter vs. Pitcher Stats (View All Matchup Data)
Best Matchups for Clete Thomas (by OPS, min 2 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neftali Feliz | TEX | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 2.000 | 2.500 |
| Boone Logan | NY-A | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 1.000 | 1.750 |
| Joba Chamberlain | NY-A | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 1.333 | 1.667 |
| Nick Blackburn | MIN | 15 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .467 | 1.000 | 1.467 |
| Kevin Slowey | MIA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1.333 |
| David Hernandez | AZ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 1.300 |
| Jeff Niemann | TB | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .500 | .625 | 1.181 |
| Jason Grilli | PIT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 1.167 |
| Anthony Reyes | SD | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 1.167 |
| Junichi Tazawa | BOS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | .500 | 1.167 |
Worst Matchups for Clete Thomas (by OPS, min 2 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Garcia | BAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Fernando Rodney | TB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Tony Sipp | AZ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Jamey Wright | TB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Doug Mathis | MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Phil Hughes | NY-A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Cesar Jimenez | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Hiroki Kuroda | NY-A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Darren O'Day | BAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Hideki Okajima | OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Note: Stats are from 2002 through the 2012 season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▲ Advanced Stats ▲ Games By Position
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12/17/2012
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2013
There was no outlook written for Clete Thomas.
2012
Thomas’ status as a prospect to watch in the Tigers’ system hit rock bottom during an injury-plagued campaign in 2010, but the 28-year-old outfielder was able to bounce back last year. He hit 12 home runs and swiped 20 bases in 112 games for Triple-A Toledo while providing his typical strong defensive play. The Tigers don’t have any openings in the outfield this season, but Thomas could be an option if the team needs extra depth during the year.
2011
After seeing time with the Tigers in 2008 and 2009, Thomas was forced to spend most of his 2010 campaign on the sidelines with numerous injuries. The 27-year-old outfielder managed just 21 appearances with Triple-A Toledo, hitting .183 with four homers and 13 RBI in 71 at-bats. Despite the injury-plagued season, Thomas is still considered a reserve outfield option for the Tigers in 2011. While Thomas might be able to give the Tigers a decent fourth outfielder/defensive replacement, it's unlikely his role would be large enough to factor into fantasy value.
2010
Thomas was a bench player for the Tigers in 2009, but he saw extended playing time due to injuries and his standing as one of the better defensive outfielders on the roster. He finished the season with a .240 batting average, seven home runs and three steals in 275 at-bats. While he offers a little bit of potential with his power and speed combination, Thomas will once again be fifth in line for playing time in the outfield, limiting his fantasy value.
2009
Thomas earned a bench spot with the Tigers to open last season after a solid spring. He doesn't offer much for power but he does have a little speed which makes him intriguing to fantasy owners. Unfortunately, Thomas underwent Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow late last season and will open the year on the disabled list.
2006
Thomas has the potential to be a major league leadoff hitter if he continues to develop. He made a quick transition from college to pro ball after being selected in the sixth round of the draft last season. He displayed good speed and a good eye at the plate over two levels of Single-A ball. He'll return to Single-A to start the season but a promotion to Double-A won't be far off with a quick start.
