What Did Frank Thomas Ever Do?
Did he win a World Series, or contribute to one?
Not really.
Did he break any records?
Maybe a few.
Did he get into the baseball HOF?
Most likely.
As of June 2009, the Big Hurt's numbers are as follows:
2322 games in 19 years (1990-2008).
8199 at bats.
1494 runs.
2468 hits.
1667 walks.
495 doubles.
521 home runs.
1702 RBIs.
.301 career hitting average.
.419 OBP, .555 SLG.
He should be in.
I loved to watch him bat in his prime.
A master, two time MVP (1992-3).
Today I bought a montage of his; a photo of him at bat and two cards of his with the White Sox.
I sent it by UPS for almost as much money (23 dollars and change) as I paid for it from a couple that sells these photographic sports memorabilia across southern Arizona.
Was it worth it?
I don't know.
My sports memorabilia room will start somewhere.
In my new house, a great baseball hittter.
The Big Hurt.
Right next to my signed Tim Raines bat. And past posters and knick knacks of glories past on the diamond, court and field.
PapaClinch
Veteran