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Thomas is a two-time AL MVP and won a World Series in 2005 although he was injured during the regular season and World Series. Thomas is widely considered one of the greatest right handed hitters in MLB history.
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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.
- May 27, 1968
He would stay ensconced as the White Sox’s first baseman/designated hitter for the next 15 years and quickly earned the nickname “The Big Hurt” for the damage he inflicted on opposing pitchers. In his first full season in 1991, Thomas batted .318 with 32 homers, 104 runs scored, 109 RBI and an American League-leading 138 walks and a .453 ...
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 Pittsburgh. He was 93.
Jan 16, 2022 · Nicknamed “the Big Hurt”, Thomas manned first base and designated hitter for the White Sox from 1990 to 2005 and terrorized the American League with his power and hitting abilities. 1990 Chicago White Sox
Jan 17, 2023 · NEW YORK -- 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.
May 26, 2024 · Thomas, who was the designated hitter for Toronto, connected against Minnesota starter Carlos Silva and launched a three-run blast to left on a 1-2 pitch as the Blue Jays’ fifth hitter in the first.