Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player |
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| Nationality | American, Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Latest News about Alek Thomas
15/06/2025
Thomas posted a career-high nine home runs during the 2025 season. He also contributed across the board with 108 hits, 38 RBIs, and seven stolen bases in 143 games, showing improved offensive production compared with his earlier MLB seasons.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Center fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Known for his speed, defensive abilities, and international representation. Made MLB debut on May 8, 2022. |
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| MLB Debut | 08/05/2022 |
| Current Team | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Jersey Number | 5 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'9" |
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| Weight | 175 lbs |
| Batting Hand | Left |
| Throwing Hand | Left |
| Position | Center Fielder |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Mount Carmel High School, Chicago, Illinois |
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Personal Life
| Heritage | Mother is from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico |
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Family
| Mother | Mexican heritage from Agua Prieta, Sonora |
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Career
| Draft | 2018 MLB Draft, Round 2, Pick 63, Arizona Diamondbacks | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| First Career Home Run | 11/05/2022 off Sandy Alcántara (Miami Marlins) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable Achievement | Pinch-hit, game-tying two-run home run in Game 4 of 2023 NLCS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International Play |
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| MLB Career Statistics |
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| 2025 Season Statistics |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First professional season: .333 batting average with 12 stolen bases in 56 games | |
| 2. 2019 season: .300/.379/.450 slash line with 15 stolen bases | |
| 3. 2021 Double-A season: .283/.374/.507 slash line with 10 home runs in 72 games | |
| 4. Selected to MLB Futures Game | |
| 5. Chose to represent Mexico at 2023 World Baseball Classic to honor his heritage | |
| 6. Missed extensive time in 2024 due to hamstring injury requiring platelet-rich plasma injection | |
| 7. Career-high nine home runs achieved in 2025 season |