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My Take
Six hundred and twelve home runs is a number that simply stops me in my tracks. Over twenty-two big-league seasons, Jim Thome became one of history's great power hitters, yet there is something refreshingly humble about him. A small-town kid from Peoria, Illinois, he earned his place in the Hall of Fame in 2018 not through flash but through relentless, disciplined consistency. I have a soft spot for athletes who quietly stack up their work until they have carved their name into history. Behind every towering home run, you sense a genuinely decent man, and that is a ballplayer worth remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Thome
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・トーミ
- Reading
- じむ・とーみ
- Born
- August 27, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Limestone Community High School District 310
- University
- Illinois Central College
Awards & achievements
- 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Thome born?
Born August 27, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Jim Thome from?
Jim Thome is from Peoria, Illinois, United States.
What does Jim Thome do?
Jim Thome works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.