Eighteen years ago today, Frank Thomas achieved a significant milestone by hitting his 500th career home run during a game against the Minnesota Twins. The home run came in the first inning and was part of a performance where he accumulated four RBIs, though the Toronto Blue Jays ultimately lost 8-5. Despite a strong first season after signing a contract with the Jays, his performance declined in the following year, leading to his release. Thomas's career numbers position him as a potential Hall of Fame inductee.
Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run with a three-run shot as the Jays took an early lead, but ultimately lost the game to the Twins 8-5.
Despite his strong performance with 4 RBI, including 13 home runs that season, the Jays could not secure a win against Minnesota.
His impressive 2007 season included 26 home runs and 95 RBIs, but his decline led to a release early into his contract.
Frank Thomas’s final career stats show 521 home runs, of which 29 were with Toronto, solidifying his potential Hall of Fame status.
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