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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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Jim Thome Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Positions: First Baseman, Designated Hitter and Third Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 6-4 , 250lb (193cm, 113kg) Born: August 27, 1970 in Peoria, IL. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 5x All-Star. Silver Slugger.
- August 27, 1970
About Jim Thome. 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. Only six players have totaled at least 1,700 walks and 1,699 RBI: Babe Ruth, Mel Ott, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski ...
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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.
Find out the complete career stats of Jim Thome, the former designated hitter for the Baltimore Orioles and other MLB teams. See his batting average, home runs, RBI, OPS and more on ESPN.
Jan 24, 2018 · The affable slugger from Cleveland, who hit 612 home runs and 1,747 walks in his 22-year career, was voted into the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. He is one of the game's premier home run hitters and a five-time All-Star. He is also the Indians' all-time leader with 337 home runs and a genuine person.
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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 ranks among the top 10 in several other categories.
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