I sign every autograph I can for kids because I remember myself at that age. I think it's ridiculous that some guys won't sign for a kid.
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.
My favorite thing to do is still to go back to Peoria, go to my cabin and hunt with the boys. This is a great lifestyle, don't get me wrong. But fun for me is going back with my buddies I grew up with.
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.
There's an inner feeling you get when you get in a situation to do well in a game. It's hard to explain.
Made his Major League debut on September 4, 1991.
Jim wears jersey number 25.
On November 23, 2005 he was traded to the Chicago White Sox.
Jim holds the 2006 White Sox record for most home runs in the month of April with 10.
He's hit at least one home run in 37 different major league ballparks.
Jim hit a career-high 52 home runs in the 2002 season.
He attended Limestone High School where he was a two-sport star in both baseball and basketball.
Jim was the Cleveland Indians Player of the Year in 2002.
He was named the Philadelphia Phillies Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004.
He won the Roberto Clemente Award in 2002 while with the Indians. The award is given annually to a player for his character and charitable contributions.
Jim has played for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox.
Jim Thome was drafted to the Cleveland Indians in 1989 in the 13th round.
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