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 (54 yrs) Peoria, Illinois
Hometown Bartonville, Illinois
Drafted Drafted by Cleveland in 1989 (13/331).
Season Stats
Batter
GP
Games Played
AB
At Bats
R
Runs
H
Hits
2B
Doubles
3B
Triples
HR
Home Runs
RBI
Runs Batted In
BB
Walks
SO
Strikeouts
SB
Stolen Bases
CS
Caught Stealing
AVG
Batting Average
OBP
On-Base Percentage
SLG
Slugging Percentage
OPS
On-Base Plus Slugging
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2014-08-02 Signed by the Cleveland Indians to a minor league contract.
2014-08-02 Announced his retirement.
2012-10-29 Filed for free agency.
2012-09-21 Missed 49 games (herniated disc).
2012-07-31 Herniated disc, 15-day DL.
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