Jim Thome
- Position(s):
- 3B, DH, 1B
- Born:
- August 27, 1970
- Bats:
- Left
- Throws:
- Right
- Height:
- 6' 3"
- Weight:
- 250 lbs
- Major League Debut:
- 9-04-1991 with CLE
- Allstar Selections:
- 1996 SS, 2002 RC, 2004 LG
Notable Achievements
- 1993 MVP International League Charlotte Knights
- 5-time All-Star (1997-1999, 2004 & 2006)
- AL Silver Slugger Award Winner (1996/3B)
- 2006 AL Comeback Player of the Year
- AL Slugging Percentage Leader (2002)
- AL OPS Leader (2002)
- NL Home Runs Leader (2003)
- 3-time AL Bases on Balls Leader (1997, 1999 & 2002)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 16 (1994-2004 & 2006-2010)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 12 (1996-2004 & 2006-2008)
- 40-Home Run Seasons: 6 (1997, 2001-2004 & 2006)
- 50-Home Run Seasons: 1 (2002)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 9 (1996, 1997, 1999-2004 & 2006)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 8 (1996, 1997, 1999-2003 & 2006)
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