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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.
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.
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- Mr. 600. Aug. 15, 2011. Though most of his career took place in Northeast Ohio, his 22 Major League seasons also included stops in Philadelphia, Chicago (White Sox), Los Angeles (Dodgers), Minnesota and Baltimore -- all of which played an integral part in creating his dazzling résumé, including this special moment with the Twins.
- Cemented in history. July 3, 1999. Maybe for non-Cleveland fans this moment wouldn't rank this high in a list of his top moments, but any long ball that receives its own plaque at the ballpark deserves special recognition.
- The 500 club. Sept. 16, 2007. To get to 600 homers, one must reach the 500 milestone first. And in typical Thome fashion, his came with a little extra flare.
- Walk-off grand slam. July 28, 2002. So many backyard moments involve fantasizing about hitting the clutch walk-off grand slam for little kids dreaming of one day becoming a big league slugger.
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.
Complete career MLB stats for the Baltimore Orioles Designated Hitter Jim Thome on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.
