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2 days ago · By BVM Sportsdesk, 5h ago. Wake Forest's Nick Kurtz, the No. 4 Draft pick, is a power-hitting lefty drawing comparisons to Hall of Famer Jim Thome. He transitioned from pitching to hitting in college, showcasing impressive skills with a 1.311 OPS and 24 homers as a sophomore. Despite a slow start and injury as a junior, he maintained a strong ...
5 days ago · MLB Draft an Annual Showcase for Future Hall of Famers. 2024-07-11. (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – History says at least one future Hall of Famer will be selected in this weekend’s MLB Draft. The identity of that player won’t be known for decades, but a journey to Cooperstown will likely begin Sunday.
3 days ago · Jim Thome. The first Phillies player to take part in the derby was slugger Jim Thome, who hit three homers in a short stay at the 2004 derby in Houston. Steve Gardner contributed to this story.
5 days ago · Former professional baseball players, Jim Thome, Kenny Lofton, Tim Byrdak, LaTroy Hawkins, Michael Bowden and Marcus Nettles answer questions from the Still Got Game Foundation baseball clinic...
2 days ago · Has been compared to Jim Thome; Things he'll need to overcome. Below-average speed (40-grade run) Missed games due to shoulder and rib issues; Average arm strength; Pre-draft projections.
5 days ago · They followed in the footsteps of Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez as the only players in franchise history to do so. Ramirez is having another great season. He is hitting .275 with 23 home runs and 77 RBI.
5 days ago · If Keller enjoyed a healthy career while maintaining his level of play, he would almost certainly be in the Baseball Hall of Fame; his 151 wRC+ for his career is higher than numerous Hall of Famers such as Jeff Bagwell, Edgar Martinez, Mike Schmidt, Ralph Kiner, Willie McCovey, and Jim Thome.
