# Chelsea Thomas

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{{short description|American softball player}}
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| birth_place      = [Des Moines, Iowa](/source/Des_Moines%2C_Iowa), U.S.
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* [Missouri Tigers](/source/Missouri_Tigers_softball) (2009–2013)
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* 2× [Big 12 Pitcher of the Year](/source/Big_12_Conference_Softball_Pitcher_of_the_Year) (2011, 2012)
* [SEC Pitcher of the Year](/source/Southeastern_Conference_Softball_Pitcher_of_the_Year) (2013)
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{{MedalSport | Women's [softball](/source/softball) }}
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{{MedalCompetition | [Pan American Games](/source/Pan_American_Games) }}
{{MedalGold | [2011 Guadalajara](/source/2011_Pan_American_Games) | [Team](/source/Softball_at_the_2011_Pan_American_Games) }}
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'''Chelsea Rae Thomas''' (born January 26, 1990)<ref name=MU>{{cite web |url=https://mutigers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1360|title=Player Bio: Chelsea Thomas |publisher=mutigers.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704125742/http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-softbl/mtt/thomas_chelsea00.html|archivedate=July 4, 2013|accessdate=June 28, 2018}}</ref><ref name="2013 grad">{{Cite web |url=https://munews.missouri.edu/student-honors/grad-list-fall2013/iowa.php |title=Iowa &#124; MU News Bureau |access-date=June 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628233555/https://munews.missouri.edu/student-honors/grad-list-fall2013/iowa.php |archive-date=June 28, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is an American former collegiate [softball](/source/softball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher), originally from [Pleasantville, Iowa](/source/Pleasantville%2C_Iowa).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nfca.org/awards/awards-history/2011-di-all-americans-4219 |title=2011 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I All-America Teams |location=Nfca.org |date= |accessdate=2020-07-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://nfca.org/awards/nfca-all-americans/2012-d1-all-americans-5059 |title=2012 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I All-America Teams |location=Nfca.org |date= |accessdate=2020-07-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://nfca.org/awards/nfca-all-americans/2013-d1-all-americans-5484 |title=2013 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I All-America Teams |location=Nfca.org |date= May 29, 2013|accessdate=2020-07-16}}</ref> Thomas pitched for the [Missouri Tigers](/source/Missouri_Tigers) in the [Big 12 Conference](/source/Big_12_Conference) and [Southeastern Conference](/source/Southeastern_Conference); Thomas is the career leader in [wins](/source/win_(baseball)) and [strikeouts](/source/strikeouts) for the school.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mutigers.com/documents/2020/2/5/2020_Media_Guide_FINAL.pdf |title=2020 Mizzou Softball Media Guide |location=Mutigers.com |date= |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> She ranks top-10 for [no hitters](/source/no_hitters) (11) and [perfect games](/source/perfect_game_(baseball)) (3) in the [NCAA Division I](/source/NCAA_Division_I).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/SB_Records/2020/D1.pdf |title=Division I Softball Records |location=Ncaa.org |date= |accessdate=2020-07-16}}</ref> Thomas and was drafted #20 in the [National Pro Fastpitch](/source/National_Pro_Fastpitch) and won a title in 2014.

== Early life and education ==
Born in [Des Moines, Iowa](/source/Des_Moines%2C_Iowa), Thomas attended Pleasantville High School.<ref name="MU" /> She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in biology in fall 2012<ref>{{cite web |title=Boone {{!}} MU News Bureau |url=https://munews.missouri.edu/student-honors/grad-list-fall2012/missouri/boone.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308041524/http://munews.missouri.edu/student-honors/grad-list-fall2012/missouri/boone.php |archive-date=2013-03-08 |website=munews.missouri.edu}}</ref> and a [Master of Education](/source/Master_of_Education) in counseling in fall 2013.<ref name="2013 grad" />

==Career==
Thomas debuted on February 14, defeating the [Virginia Tech Hokies](/source/Virginia_Tech_Hokies) in a [shutout](/source/shutout), allowing a hit and fanning three batters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.mutigers.com/sports/w-softbl/2008-2009/game02.html |title=Virginia Tech vs Missouri (Feb 14, 2009) |location=Mutigers.com |date= |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> She would [no hit](/source/no_hitter) the [Southeast Missouri Redhawks](/source/Southeast_Missouri_Redhawks) on March 7.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gosoutheast.com/news/2009/3/7/030709aaa_605 |title=Redhawks Conclude Tourney With Split |location=Gosoutheast.com |date=2009-03-07 |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> During her sophomore year, Thomas set a career best with 14 strikeouts in regulation, winning against the [Illinois State Redbirds](/source/Illinois_State_Redbirds) on March 14 before having to redshirt the year because of injury.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.mutigers.com/sports/w-softbl/2009-2010/mu-isu.html |title=Illinois State vs Missouri (Mar 14, 2010) |location=Mutigers.com |date= |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref>

In 2011, Thomas was named Big-12 Pitcher of The Year and led the Nation in [ERA](/source/Earned_run_average). On March 2, she pitched a perfect game against the [Drake Bulldogs](/source/Drake_Bulldogs) with 11 strikeouts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://godrakebulldogs.com/news/2011/3/2/205107533.aspx?path=softball |title=BULLDOGS DROP DOUBLEHEADER AT NO. 17 MISSOURI |location=Godrakebulldogs.com |date=2011-03-02 |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> Thomas would go on to defeat the [Oklahoma Sooners](/source/Oklahoma_Sooners) on April 16 and totaled 17 strikeouts and combined with [Keilani Ricketts](/source/Keilani_Ricketts) for 33 total for a top NCAA single game record.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://soonersports.com/sports/2011/4/16/Stats_5253.aspx |title=#15 Oklahoma at #14 Missouri |location=Soonersports.com |date= |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> She led the Tigers into the [2011 Women's College World Series](/source/2011_Women's_College_World_Series) and help set the combined strikeout record (30) at the World Series by throwing a career best 19 strikeouts in a 13-inning loss to the [Baylor Bears](/source/Baylor_Bears) on June 4.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://baylorbears.com/news/2011/6/5/Deja_Boom_Holl_s_Blast_Gives_Softball_1_0_Win.aspx |title=Deja Boom: Holl's Blast Gives Softball 1-0 Win |location=Baylorbears.com |date=2011-06-04 |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> Thomas earned a second Pitcher of The Year citation and tossed 46.0 consecutive scoreless innings for a career highlight in 2012.

In her final year, Thomas crossed 1,000 strikeouts for her career vs. the [Mississippi Rebels](/source/Mississippi_Rebels) on March 15 with four in two innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.mutigers.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-2013/miz0315.html |title=MISSOURI vs Ole Miss (Mar 15, 2013) |location=Mutigers.com |date= |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> She claimed her 100th career victory run-rule defeating the [Missouri State Bears](/source/Missouri_State_Bears) on April 3. Thomas made her final appearance losing to the [Washington Huskies](/source/Washington_Huskies) on May 24, fanning four in a 1–0 two-hitter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.mutigers.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-2013/ncaasrg2.html |title=MISSOURI vs Washington (May 24, 2013) |location=Mutigers.com |date= |accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> Thomas was named 2013 [SEC Pitcher of the Year](/source/Southeastern_Conference_Softball_Pitcher_of_the_Year).<ref>{{cite web |date=May 7, 2013 |url=http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/07/4223091/missouris-chelsea-thomas-wins.html |title=Missouri's Chelsea Thomas wins SEC softball pitcher of the year honor}}</ref>

As a member of the [United States women's national softball team](/source/United_States_women's_national_softball_team) she won [2011 World Cup of Softball](/source/2011_World_Cup_of_Softball).<ref>{{cite web |date=July 26, 2011 |url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/softball/story/_/id/6802037/us-beats-japan-claim-world-cup-softball-title |title=U.S. wins World Cup of Softball |publisher=ESPN |access-date=September 6, 2011}}</ref> In 2013, she played professional softball for the [USSSA Pride](/source/USSSA_Pride) in the [National Pro Fastpitch](/source/National_Pro_Fastpitch) league. She is currently an [assistant coach](/source/Assistant_Coach) of the [McKendree University](/source/McKendree_University) softball team.<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=Chelsea Thomas - 2021 Softball Coaching Staff - McKendree University |url=https://mckbearcats.com/coaches.aspx?rc=2458&path=softball |accessdate=2020-10-16 |location=Mckbearcats.com}}</ref>

==Statistics==
===[Missouri Tigers](/source/Missouri_Tigers)===
{| class="wikitable"
|- align=center
| '''YEAR'''
| [W](/source/Win_(baseball_statistics))
| [L](/source/Loss_(baseball_statistics))
| [GP](/source/Games_pitched)
| [GS](/source/Games_started)
| [CG](/source/Complete_game)
| [SHO](/source/Shutout)
| [SV](/source/Save_(sport))
| [IP](/source/Innings_pitched)
| [H](/source/Hit_(baseball))
| [R](/source/Softball)
| [ER](/source/Earned_run)
| [BB](/source/Base_on_balls)
| [SO](/source/Strikeout)
| [ERA](/source/Earned_run_average)
| [WHIP](/source/Walks_plus_hits_per_innings_pitched)
|- align=center
| '''2009'''
| 16
| 7
| 27
| 24
| 16
| 10
| 0
| 148.2
| 100
| 47
| 35
| 46
| 116
| 1.65
| 0.98
|- align=center
| '''2010'''
| 12
| 1
| 14
| 12
| 8
| 3
| 0
| 77.1
| 42
| 21
| 19
| 24
| 123
| 1.72
| 0.85
|- align=center
| '''2011'''
| 32
| 8
| 44
| 40
| 31
| 13
| 3
| 271.1
| 146
| 45
| 37
| 53
| 397
| 0.95
| 0.73
|- align=center
| '''2012'''
| 27
| 9
| 39
| 35
| 23
| 12
| 3
| 229.1
| 128
| 46
| 38
| 80
| 306
| 1.16
| 0.91
|- align=center
| '''2013'''
| 24
| 6
| 35
| 35
| 19
| 8
| 0
| 198.1
| 110
| 45
| 33
| 55
| 232
| 1.16
| 0.83
|- align=center
| '''TOTALS'''
| '''111'''
| '''31'''
| '''159'''
| '''146'''
| '''97'''
| '''46'''
| '''6'''
| '''925.0'''
| '''526'''
| '''204'''
| '''162'''
| '''258'''
| '''1174'''
| '''1.22'''
| '''0.84'''
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{Twitter|1ChelseaThomas8}}
* {{youTube|dhFe3Id9bcA|Athlete Spotlight: Chelsea Thomas}}
* [http://admin.usasoftball.com/bios.asp?uid=6322 USA Softball]

{{2014 USSSA Pride}}

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Category:1990 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Marion County, Iowa
Category:American softball players
Category:Softball players from Iowa
Category:Missouri Tigers softball players
Category:Sportspeople from Des Moines, Iowa
Category:USSSA Pride players
Category:Softball players at the 2011 Pan American Games
Category:Medalists at the 2011 Pan American Games
Category:Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States in softball

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