Jim Thome Biography

Occup.	Athlete
From	USA
Born	August 27, 1970
Age	54 years

Early Life
Jim Thome was born upon August 27, 1970, in Peoria, Illinois, USA. His full name is James Howard Thome, and also he grew up with his moms and dads, Chuck and Joyce Thome, as well as his two bros, Chuck Jr. as well as Randy. Thome was an enthusiastic baseball follower during his youth as well as constantly desired for playing in the Major Leagues.

Secondary School and also College Career
Jim Thome attended Limestone High School in Bartonville, Illinois, where he mastered baseball, basketball, and various other sporting activities. His abilities were acknowledged early, and his instructor motivated him to focus on baseball. Thome bet the American Legion team during summer seasons, which caught the focus of university precursors.

After secondary school, Thome enlisted at Illinois Central College, where he remained to thrill with his baseball skills. In 1989, he was used the opportunity to play for the Cleveland Indians' organization after being chosen in the 13th round of the MLB Draft.

Professional Baseball Career
Jim Thome started his expert baseball job in the minor leagues, playing for the Gulf Coast League Indians and also the Kinston Indians. In 1991, Thome was advertised to the Double-A Canton-Akron Indians, and it existed that his career began to take off.

He made his major league debut with the Cleveland Indians on September 4, 1991. Over the following couple of years, Thome developed himself as one of the top power hitters in the video game. In 1996, he hit 38 home runs, beginning a touch of six successive seasons with a minimum of 30 home runs.

Thome got to the pinnacle of his profession in the very early 2000s, hitting over 40 home runs in 4 consecutive periods from 2001 to 2004. His most productive season remained in 2002 when he hit 52 home runs and also drove in 118 runs for the Indians.

In 2003, Thome signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as a freelance. Over the following two periods, he continued his effective performance, striking a mixed 89 crowning achievement. However, injuries started to take their toll on Thome, as well as he was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2005.

Thome played for the White Sox for 3 seasons, as well as in 2006, he hit his 500th job crowning achievement, becoming the 23rd gamer in MLB history to attain that landmark. He continued to play in the major leagues for several more years, with jobs on the Minnesota Twins, a short return to the Indians, as well as ultimately finishing his job with the Baltimore Orioles in 2012.

Personal Life as well as Legacy
Jim Thome wed Andrea Pacione in 1998. The couple has two kids, Lila and also Landon. Thome has actually been involved in various philanthropic tasks throughout his profession, including working with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Jim Thome's career success include being a five-time All-Star, a Silver Slugger Award victor, as well as a participant of the 600 Home Run Club. In 2018, Thome was sworn in into the Baseball Hall of Fame, a testament to his amazing profession and the influence he made on the sporting activity of baseball.

Today, Thome remains involved in the video game he likes, working as an unique aide to the president of the Chicago White Sox and occasionally supplying commentary for MLB Network. His enduring ability, devotion, as well as gamesmanship make him one of the best professional athletes in the history of the sport.

Our collection contains 5 quotes who is written / told by Jim.

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5 Famous quotes by Jim Thome

"The strongest thing I put into my body is steak and eggs. I just eat. I'm not a supplement guy. Steroids are not even a thought"

"My favorite thing to do is still to go back to Peoria, go to my cabin and hunt with the boys. This is a great lifestyle, don't get me wrong. But fun for me is going back with my buddies I grew up with"

"There's an inner feeling you get when you get in a situation to do well in a game. It's hard to explain"

"I sign every autograph I can for kids because I remember myself at that age. I think it's ridiculous that some guys won't sign for a kid"

"My dad told me when I went into high school, 'It's not what you do when you walk in the door that matters. It's what you do when you walk out.' That's when you've made a lasting impression"