Frank Thomas

1st Baseman

Class of 2014

Frank Thomas

1st Baseman

Class of 2014
The Big Hurt won back-to-back AL MVPs in 1993 and 1994.

Games

Birth year

About Frank Thomas

Even in the context of one of the greatest offensive ages in the history of the game, Frank Thomas’ numbers are staggering.

One combination, however, stands out: No other man in baseball history has strung together seven straight seasons of 20-plus homers, 100 RBI, 100 walks and a .300 average. Not Ruth, not Gehrig, not Williams.

The Basics

Year inducted
2014
Birth Place
Columbus, Georgia
Birth Year
1968

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Chicago White Sox
Primary Position
1st Baseman
Played For
Chicago White Sox, 1990-2005
Oakland Athletics, 2006
Toronto Blue Jays, 2007-2008
Oakland Athletics, 2008

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,322
At bats
8,199
Hits
2,468
Walks
1,667
Runs
1,494
Doubles
495
Triples
12
Home Runs
521
RBI
1,704
Stolen Bases
32
Batting Average
.301
Ops
.974
On Base %
.419
Slugging %
.555

Frank Thomas Stories

Explore the archives and go deep into the lives, careers, and stories of the Hall of Fame's honorees.

Late-career power surge brings Thomas his 500th home run

Thomas set tone for production early in his career

Vintage Frank Thomas returns after signing with Athletics

Thomas' retirement wrapped up Hall of Fame career

Billy Southworth

Manager

Class of 2008

Billy Southworth

Manager

Class of 2008
Billy Southworth led his teams to winning records in each of his nine full big league seasons.

Games

Birth year

About Billy Southworth

In nine full big league seasons as a manager, Billy Southworth led his teams to four National League pennants and nine winning records.

Few managers won as consistently as Southworth, who spent 25 seasons as a player and/or manager in the major leagues.

The Basics

Year inducted
2008
Birth Place
Harvard, Nebraska
Birth Year
1893
Died
1969, Columbus Ohio

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
St. Louis Cardinals
Primary Position
Manager
Played For
Cleveland Indians, 1913
Cleveland Indians, 1915
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1918-1920
Boston Braves, 1921-1923
New York Giants, 1924-1926
St. Louis Cardinals, 1926-1927
St. Louis Cardinals, 1929
Teams Managed
St. Louis Cardinals, 1929-1929
St. Louis Cardinals, 1940-1945
Boston Braves, 1946-1951

Career MLB Stats

Games
1,770
Wins
1,044
Losses
704
Winning %
.597

Billy Southworth Stories

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Southworth turned Braves into winners in late 1940s