Thome imo is the most underrated member of the 600 club. Shades of Eddie Mathews. Nothing flashy. Played an average 1st base. Needed a card to tell me he played 3rd base lol. Quiet, efficient, powerful stroke. Paul Bunyan type of folk hero in the modern era.
He was the center piece imo. Not Belle although we could make a case. Omar and Lofton were key pieces but Thome was the engine.
Don’t forget Manny in that ridiculous lineup
Aww yes. Look up the Sports illustrated Article on that 95’ lineup. And Manny was just an added bonus. Now that's real power there.
Thome imo is the most underrated member of the 600 club. Shades of Eddie Mathews. Nothing flashy. Played an average 1st base. Needed a card to tell me he played 3rd base lol. Quiet, efficient, powerful stroke. Paul Bunyan type of folk hero in the modern era.
Thome was consistent, a true player’s player.
Terrifying piece of the 90s Indian lineup