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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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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.
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.
Jan 24, 2018 · Thome was a five-time All-Star (three times for the Indians, and once each for Philadelphia and Chicago), a one-time Silver Slugger recipient and he finished in the top 10 in MVP Award balloting four times. Thome ended with 612 home runs (eighth all-time), 1,747 walks (seventh) and a .956 OPS (18th).
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.
May 21, 2020 · Jim Thome hit 13 walk-off home runs in his big-league career, more than anyone else in baseball history. We’ll get to all of them individually. But first, let’s take in the splendor of that ...
