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Frank Thomas (designated hitter)
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Frank Edward Thomas Jr., nicknamed "the Big Hurt", is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for three American League (AL) teams from 1990 to 2008, all but the last three years with the Chicago White Sox. A five-time All-Star, he is the only player in major league history to have seven consecutive seasons (1991–1997) with at least a .300 batting average, 100 runs batted in (RBI), 100 runs scored, 100 walks, and 20 home runs. Thomas also won the AL batting title in 1997 with a .347 mark. Thomas is a two-time AL MVP and won a World Series in 2005 although he was injured during the regular season and World Series. Thomas is widely considered one of the greatest right handed hitters in MLB history.
Thomas with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008
Thomas with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008
Thomas on August 17, 1997
Thomas on August 17, 1997
Frank Thomas throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the 2005 ALDS between the White Sox and Red Sox.
Frank Thomas throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the 2005 ALDS between the White Sox and Red Sox.
Frank Thomas mid-swing on April 3, 2006
Frank Thomas mid-swing on April 3, 2006
Designated hitter
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The designated hitter (DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player, most commonly the pitcher.
Edgar Martínez, who spent most of his career as the full-time designated hitter for the Seattle Mariners, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.
Edgar Martínez, who spent most of his career as the full-time designated hitter for the Seattle Mariners, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.