Thon was *not* a one-hit wonder. Thon showed promise, then broke out, then got beaned. I was at that game. It sucked.
Still considered a "hit". Still considered to be a viable enough starting pitcher in that he was starting crucial games in the last week of the regular season, with a playoff spot on the line. And quinticential to 1 hit wonders... he was never heard of again (until he died tragically). Should not count guys like Hidalgo... who had multiple productive seasons, and was a highly touted prospect. Jason Lane (spoiler alert...) was not really in the same category. He also had expectations, but he was a really advanced age by the time he was finally promoted. His rookie year was likely his ceiling as an MLB player regardless, and had he been called up at an appropriate time, he'd likely have had at least one more productive year.
Literally, 1 hit. 569 Juan Agosto 571 Buddy Biancalana 581 Nelson Cruz 588 Mike Easler 596 Zack Greinke 603 Charlie Kerfeld 622 Curt Schilling 634 Justin Verlander 638 Ron Washington
Those are good ones. Gerald Young is the first guy that came to mind. So disappointing. I don't know the stats but Eric Anthony, Jamie Mouton, and Daryle Ward were all big disappointments for me. Scott Elarton too.
Poops did not want to promote him during his actual physical prime since he was afraid of him failing in the bigs... his AAA numbers are incredible. (Really hoping Kyle Tucker doesn't face the same fate)
He also had Hidalgo/Berkman blocking him in the OF. In hindsight, they should have traded him when he had stock as a prospect... but the Hun loved him.