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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Alek Thomas
Thomas elected free agency from the Los Angeles Dodgers organization after a short MLB stint in 2026. He was not expected to be part of the Dodgers' postseason roster, ending his tenure with the club.
Thomas hit a bases-loaded double in the 10th inning to help the Oklahoma City Comets, the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, win the Triple-A National Championship. The three-RBI hit gave the Comets their first National Championship.
Thomas returned to the Dodgers' big-league roster after spending time out of the majors earlier in the season. His return came as Los Angeles dealt with an injury to Andy Pages, creating an opening in center field.
Alek Thomas was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league outfielder Jose Requena. The move came after Arizona designated him for assignment earlier in the month, and it shifted him to a new organization for the 2026 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Former center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was known for his speed, defensive abilities, and international representation. Made MLB debut on May 8, 2022, and elected free agency from the Dodgers organization on September 29, 2026. |
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| MLB Debut | 08/05/2022 |
| Current Team | Free agent (formerly Los Angeles Dodgers) |
| 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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| Father | Allen Thomas, former strength and conditioning coach for the Chicago White Sox |
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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| 2026 Triple-A Achievement | Helped Oklahoma City Comets win the Pacific Coast League and Triple-A National Championship |
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 | |
| 8. In 2026 he hit a bases-loaded double in the 10th inning of the Triple-A National Championship Game |
