JIM
THOME
#25 -
1B
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
250 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
R
Experience
22
years
Debut
Sep 4, 1991
Born
Aug 27, 1970
(53 yrs)
Peoria, Illinois
Hometown
Bartonville, Illinois
Drafted
Drafted by Cleveland in 1989 (13/331).
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2014-08-02 |
Signed by the Cleveland Indians to a minor league contract.
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| 2014-08-02 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2012-10-29 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2012-09-21 |
Missed 49 games (herniated disc).
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| 2012-07-31 |
Herniated disc, 15-day DL.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Outstanding skills, sportsmanship and community involvement | 2002 | |
| Lou Gehrig Memorial Award Best exemplifies the character of Lou Gehrig | 2004 | |
| AL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 1996 |
| MLB | Players Choice Awards - Man of the Year Man of the Year | 2004, 2001 |
| AL | Comeback player of the year Comeback player of the year | 2006 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2006, 2004, 1999, 1998, 1997 |
| International League (AAA) | Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player | 1993 |
| International League (AAA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 1993, 1993, 1991, 1991, 1990, 1990 |
| Triple-A | Player of the Year Baseball America | 1993 |
Scouting Report
One of the greatest home run hitters and RBI producers ever. Brought a rare mix of power and patience to the plate. Was more than just a masher: waited for his pitch, hit to all fields and was clutch. Like many legendary sluggers, he whiffed a lot. Lacked mobility and did not bring much on the defensive side, becoming limited to DH-ing and pinch hitting duties fairly early on in his career.
Long Range Potential: All-time great slugger with Hall of Fame credentials.
