Frank Thomas, a Hall of Famer who turns 57 today, had a celebrated baseball career, primarily with the White Sox. He was recognized for his significant offensive contributions, boasting a .301 batting average and 521 home runs. Thomas played 19 seasons and won the AL MVP twice. Although his career included a late stint with the Blue Jays, it ended controversially in 2009. Despite a rocky start to his 2008 season, his legacy remains as one of baseball's premier hitters, and he is honored on his birthday.
In his prime, Frank Thomas was one of the best in baseball, known for his power, a terrific eye at the plate, and a good batting average.
Frank Thomas believed he was benched for financial reasons, speculating the Jays wanted to prevent him from reaching the at-bat threshold required for his contract vesting.
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