Albert Thake (September 21, 1849 – September 1, 1872) was an English professional baseball left fielder for the Brooklyn Atlantics of the National Association. Joining the team in 1872, he played 18 games for them, batting .295 with 14 runs scored, 23 hits, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 0 home runs, 15 runs batted in (RBI), and 2 stolen bases. Thake died on September 1, 1872, when he drowned off the coast of Fort Hamilton while fishing.
Albert Thake was born on September 21, 1849, in Wymondham, England. His family moved to Brooklyn, New York, during his youth. Becoming interested in baseball, Thake played for well-known local amateur teams such as the Star Club and the Athletics.
The National Association became the first professional baseball league in 1871, and Thake a left fielder for its Brooklyn Atlantics in 1872. He made his debut on June 13, recording a hit in five at bats as the Atlantics were defeated 17–7 by the Baltimore Canaries. On July 29, he had a career-high four runs batted in (RBI), though the effort came in a 17–12 loss to the Boston Red Stockings. He had three RBI on August 6 in a 15–8 victory over the Middletown Mansfields. Thake's only appearance at a position other than left field came on August 22, when he played second base during part of a 15–4 loss to the New York Mutuals. In his last game of the season, on August 28, he had a hit, a run scored, and an RBI in a 26–12 loss to the Philadelphia Athletics.

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