MOORHEAD, MN- The official statistician of the American Association, Pointstreak, has announced that Wichita Wingnuts’ IF Tony Thomas (pictured) has been named this week’s Pointstreak Player of the Week for the week ending July 15.
To date, Thomas has played a huge part in the Wingnuts’ 34-20 record (T-2nd in the South Division). The former Florida State Seminole is currently first in the league in HRs (15), tied for second in RBIs (46), fourth in slugging (.542), and fourth in runs scored (44). Over the past week, Thomas hit .393 with 4 HRs, 4 doubles, 1 triple, and 11 RBIs. On Sunday July 15, the powerful righty capped the week with a 3-for-3 performance that included 1 HR, 2 doubles, 4 RBIs, 1 walk, and 2 runs scored to lead WIchita over the Texas AirHogs.
Thomas began his professional career in 2007 after being drafted in the third round by the Chicago Cubs. The Florida native spent eight seasons in affiliated ball, reaching triple-A in the Cubs’ and Red Sox’ organizations as well as double-A in the Twins’, White Sox’, Phillies’ and Tigers’ organizations. Thomas moved on to independent ball with the St. Paul Saints in 2016 where he hit a career-high 18 home runs. Last season, the 32 year old split time between St. Paul and the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League before signing with the Wingnuts in the offseason. Thomas is the second Wichita player to earn a weekly award in 2018. Pointstreak provides technology driven sports management and business solutions designed to streamline operations while facilitating and enhancing the sport participant, fan and media experience. Pointstreak’s product line includes solutions for professional, collegiate, and junior sports leagues as well as for amateur and recreational sports leagues. More information can be found on Pointstreak’s website at www.pointstreaksolutions.com or www.pointstreak.com.
