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Frank Thomas
Frank Thomas, Future Hall-of-Famer.jpg
Thomas with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008
Designated hitter / First baseman
Born: (1968-05-27) May 27, 1968 (age 55)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 2, 1990, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
August 29, 2008, for the Oakland Athletics
Preceded by American League Player of the Month
August 1991
September 1992
August 1993
May 1994
July 1994
April 1996
September 1996
May 1997		Succeeded by
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