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Frank Edward Thomas Jr. (born May 27, 1968), nicknamed "the Big Hurt", is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for three American League (AL) teams from 1990 to 2008, all but the last three years with the Chicago White Sox .
Frank Thomas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Positions: Designated Hitter and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-5 , 240lb (196cm, 108kg) Born: May 27, 1968 in Columbus, GA. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 2x MVP. 5x All-Star. HR Derby Champ. 4x Silver Slugger.
Jan 17, 2023 · NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Thomas, a three-time All-Star with his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates who later became the top hitter on the expansion New York Mets, died Monday. He was 93. Both teams announced Thomas’ death. The Mets said he died Monday morning in Pittsburgh. No cause was given.
Even in the context of one of the greatest offensive ages in the history of the game, Frank Thomas’ numbers are staggering. One combination, however, stands out: No other man in baseball history has strung together seven straight seasons of 20-plus homers, 100 RBI, 100 walks and a .300 average.
Jan 16, 2023 · Frank Thomas, the slugging All-Star outfielder of the 1950s Pittsburgh Pirates who went on to hit 34 home runs for the hapless original Mets of 1962, died on Monday in...
Frank Edward Thomas. Nickname: The Big Hurt. Born: 5/27/1968 in Columbus, GA. Draft: 1989, Chicago White Sox, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 7. College: Auburn. Debut: 8/02/1990. Hall of Fame: 2014. Follow: View More Bio Info +.
Jan 16, 2022 · Thomas is remembered now as one of Auburn’s greatest players ever, and was the first Auburn Tiger inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and has also been inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. As a Tiger, Thomas ranks second in batting average (.382), fifth in RBI (205) and third in home runs (49).
Frank Thomas, a three-time All-Star with his hometown Pirates who later became the top hitter on the expansion Mets, died Monday.
May 26, 2024 · CHICAGO – There’s very little debate when talking about Frank Thomas as the greatest hitter in White Sox history. The Big Hurt, as he was aptly dubbed, hit for power, hit for average and had a keen batting eye.
Jan 16, 2023 · NEW YORK -- Frank Thomas, a slugging star of the 1962 Mets who held the franchise’s single-season home run record for most of a decade, passed away Monday morning in Pittsburgh. He was 93. Thomas, whom the Mets acquired in a trade before their inaugural season, quickly became the top.
