- Born
- Birth nameJames Howard Thome
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Jim Thome was born on August 27, 1970 in Peoria, Illinois, USA. He has been married to Andrea Pacione since November 7, 1998. They have two children.
- SpouseAndrea Pacione(November 7, 1998 - present) (2 children)
- 1988 graduate of Limestone High School where he was All-State in baseball and basketball. Played baseball and basketball at Illinois Central College. Was Junior College All-American honorable mention. Served as honorary co-chairman of the United Way Home Run Derby over the last five seasons.
- First Baseman for Cleveland Indians (1991-2002; 2011[end]), Philadelphia Phillies (2003-2005; 2012[start]). Chicago White Sox (2006-2009[start]) Los Angeles Dodgers (2009[end]), Minnesota Twins (2010-2011[start]), and Baltimore Orioles (2012[end]).
- Cleveland Indians All-Time Homerun Leader (334).
- Cleveland Indians All-Time Walks Leader (997).
- Hit 47 home runs to win National League home run title in 2003, his first year with the Philadelphia Phillies. The total was tied for the Major League Lead with Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers.
- Is my ability what it was at, say, 25 or 30 years old? Probably not, but I like to compete. I like to go out and play the game hard.
- 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.
- I really do try hard to be a good teammate. I can't run very fast, but I try to always run hard. I may strike out a lot, but I try to walk to set up the guys who are hitting after me.
- 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.
- Charisma's good every night. Something special is always about to happen. You've got to believe it.
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