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    Jim Thome

    JimThome

    • Designated Hitter
    • Birthdate
      27/8/1970
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      Peoria, IL

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .276
    • HR
      612
    • RBI
      1699
    • OPS
      .956
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    Biography

    Position Designated Hitter
    Birthdate27/8/1970
    BAT/THRLeft/Right
    BirthplacePeoria, IL

    Career History

    Baltimore Orioles
    Baltimore Orioles2012*-2012 (1 Season)
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies2003-2005, 2012-2012* (4 Seasons)
    Minnesota Twins
    Minnesota Twins2010-2011* (2 Seasons)
    Cleveland Indians
    Cleveland Indians1991-2002, 2011-2011* (13 Seasons)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    Los Angeles Dodgers2009*-2009 (1 Season)
    Chicago White Sox
    Chicago White Sox2006-2009* (4 Seasons)

    Career Highlights

    Roberto Clemente Award
    Roberto Clemente Award
    2002
    Silver Slugger
    Silver Slugger
    1996

    MLB News

    Dodgers cut reliever Banda after 2 World Series titles

    Dodgers cut reliever Banda after 2 World Series titles

    The Dodgers designated reliever Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday after the left-hander won two consecutive World Series rings with the team.
    Mark McGwire returns to Athletics in player development role

    Mark McGwire returns to Athletics in player development role

    Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development.
    Sources: 1B Paul Goldschmidt, Yankees finalizing 1-year deal

    Sources: 1B Paul Goldschmidt, Yankees finalizing 1-year deal

    First baseman Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a one-year contract to return to the Yankees, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday.
    Brent Suter, Angels finalize 1-year, $1.25 million contract

    Brent Suter, Angels finalize 1-year, $1.25 million contract

    Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract on Friday.
    Reds' Ashcraft, Rays' Uceta continue player arbitration wins

    Reds' Ashcraft, Rays' Uceta continue player arbitration wins

    Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta won their salary arbitration cases Friday, improving players to 5-0 this year.
    MLB spring training 2026: Schedule, highlights, updates

    MLB spring training 2026: Schedule, highlights, updates

    We have everything you need to know as players begin to report to camps, including key dates to know.
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