Thad Bosley | |||
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Outfielder | |||
Born: Oceanside, California |
September 17, 1956 |||
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MLB debut | |||
June 29, 1977, for the California Angels | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
May 30, 1990, for the Texas Rangers | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Batting average | .272 | ||
Home runs | 20 | ||
Runs batted in | 158 | ||
Teams | |||
Thaddis Bosley Jr. (born September 17, 1956) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the California Angels (1977, 1988), Chicago White Sox (1978-1980), Milwaukee Brewers (1981), Seattle Mariners (1982), Chicago Cubs (1983-1986), Kansas City Royals (1987-1988) and Texas Rangers (1989-1990).
Bosley was called up to the Angels after hitting .326 in 69 games for the Salt Lake City Gulls of the Pacific Coast League (PCL), and made his Major League debut on June 29, 1977. Bosley was traded in the off-season to the Chicago White Sox with Richard Dotson and Bobby Bonds. He remained with the White Sox organization for three years and later played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and Chicago Cubs, distinguishing himself as one of the best pinch hitters in the majors. During the 1985 season, Bosley hit .328 and was voted the best pinch hitter in baseball. After being traded to the Kansas City Royals in 1987, Bosley returned again to the California Angels in 1988. In 1989, he signed with the Texas Rangers and ended his playing career on June 1, 1990.