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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.
Jul 28, 2018 · For the all-around splendor of Chipper Jones, the fast-twitch mastery of Vladimir Guerrero and the dead-bird changeup of Trevor Hoffman – his Hall classmates – Jim Thome’s greatest feat was...
Complete career MLB stats for the Baltimore Orioles Designated Hitter Jim Thome on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.
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.
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.
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...
Jul 29, 2018 · Jim Thome had a memorable day in Cooperstown, N.Y. as he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and immortalized among the game's bestAbout Major League...
