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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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- August 27, 1970
Jim Thome is a Hall of Fame first baseman who played for four teams from 1991 to 2012. He holds the record for most home runs by a left-handed hitter and won several awards, including the Roberto Clemente Award in 2002.
Thome overwhelmed by first visit to Cooperstown as Hall of Famer. Learn more. 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 · The affable slugger, who hit 612 home runs and 1,747 walks in his 22-year career, was voted in by the BBWAA in 2018. He is the first Indians player to enter the Hall since 1976 and the first to reach 600 homers.
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.
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...
