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James Howard Thome ( / ˈtoʊmi /; born August 27, 1970) [1] is an American former professional baseball corner infielder and designated hitter, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 22 seasons (1991–2012). He played for six different teams throughout his career, most notably the Cleveland Indians.
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Fullname: James Howard Thome. Born: 8/27/1970 in Peoria, IL. Draft: 1989, Cleveland Indians, Round: 13, Overall Pick: 331. College: Illinois Central College. Debut: 9/04/1991. Hall of Fame: 2018.
The numbers jump off the page when it comes to Jim Thome, even in an era where power reigned supreme. His 612 home runs rank eighth on Major League Baseball’s all-time list, and his 1,747 walks rank seventh.
Jan 24, 2018 · CLEVELAND -- When Jim Thome extended his right arm and pointed his bat toward the mound, settling into his iconic stance, it served as a warning. The pitcher knew what could come next, should the baseball that spun from his fingertips stray from its intended path.
Aug 27, 2023 · In 2018, Thome was elected into the Hall of Fame and chose to boast a block "C" on his cap, becoming the first Cleveland player to get inducted since 1976 (Bob Lemon) and the 13th for the club overall. Let's take a look at the top 10 moments of Thome's career that helped lead him to Cooperstown. 1.
Complete career MLB stats for the Baltimore Orioles Designated Hitter Jim Thome on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.
Jun 4, 2023 · Jim Thome’s farewell in Cleveland — the second, final one — came on a sunny Sunday afternoon in late September 2011. It came in a somewhat unfamiliar uniform — those cream-colored, nameless,...
View the profile of Baltimore Orioles Designated Hitter Jim Thome on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Jun 4, 2017 · Jim Thome had the quietest 600-homer career of all time. We know this because people keep forgetting Jim Thome is in the 600 Home Run Club. It was 612 home runs, actually, and Thome is...
