John James Thornton (May 22, 1869 – April 26, 1935) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals (1889) and Philadelphia Phillies (1891–1892). He also played outfield for the St. Louis Browns (1892). He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1899. He managed in the minors in 1906.

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Baseball Reference

1869 births

Major League Baseball pitchers

Washington Senators (1891–1899) players

Philadelphia Phillies players

St. Louis Browns (NL) players

19th-century baseball players

Milwaukee Brewers (minor league) players

Milwaukee Creams players

Syracuse Stars (minor league baseball) players

Utica Stars players

Mobile Blackbirds players

Norfolk Clam Eaters players

Dallas Steers players

Norfolk Clams players

Norfolk Crows players

Hartford Bluebirds players

New Haven Texas Steers players

Richmond Giants players

Dubuque Tigers players

Newark Colts players

Paterson Giants players

Derby Lushers players

Minor league baseball managers

1935 deaths

Baseball players from Washington, D.C.

John Thornton (baseball)