Jim Thome
Positions:
First Baseman, Designated Hitter and Third Baseman
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
6-4 , 250lb (193cm, 113kg)
Born:
August 27 , 1970
in Peoria, IL
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Draft : Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 13th round of the 1989 MLB June Amateur Draft from Illinois Central College (East Peoria, IL) .
High School: Limestone Community HS (Bartonville, IL)
School: Illinois Central College (East Peoria, IL)
Debut:
September 4, 1991
(Age 21-008d,
16,034th in major league history)
vs. MIN 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 3, 2012
(Age 42-037d)
vs. TBR 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame : Inducted as Player in 2018.
(Voted by BBWAA on 379/422 ballots)
View Jim Thome's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1992 season
Agents : Pat Rooney SFX
Full Name: James Howard Thome
Pronunciation : \TOE-mee \
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1991 Fielding Game Log (as 3B)