Frank Thomas hit #500 today

[Halladay_is_God]

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run Thursday, routinely putting his head down as he rounded the bases while joining one of baseball's most elite clubs.

The Toronto slugger became the 21st major leaguer to reach the career mark, a milestone that has usually meant an eventual spot in the Hall of Fame.

Thomas hit a three-run shot in the first inning, connecting against Minnesota's Carlos Silva and sending a 1-2 pitch an estimated 396 feet into the left-field stands.

Todd Eisenlohr, sitting in the fifth row and wearing a jersey of Twins player Jason Bartlett jersey, caught the ball in his glove.
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"I lost it in the roof as it was coming down," Eisenlohr said. He said he traded the souvenir ball for an autographed ball, bat and jersey.

The Metrodome crowd gave Thomas a standing ovation. The two-time AL MVP took his home run trot and then pointed toward the suites down the right-field line when he crossed the plate as Toronto players spilled out of the dugout to congratulate him.

That Thomas did it in the Metrodome was fitting. He hit his first career home run at the ballpark against Gary Wayne while with the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 28, 1990. Thomas has 16 homers overall at the stadium.

Next on Thomas' ascent on the career home run list are Eddie Murray (504), Mel Ott (511) and Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews (512 each). Also within reach of 500 this year are Alex Rodriguez, Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez.

Congrats Big Hurt, I couldn't watch it live due to restrictions (thanks Rogers).


Also to note Justin Morneau played today as the DH.

[browntown653]

Congrats to Frank on reaching a career milestone!

But then he got ejected in the ninth inning

[love_that_reefer]

Congrats to Thomas on #500. I don't think he is a HOFer but a good ballplayer with a good career.

Halladay, get that ****ing sig off man!!!

[Halladay_is_God]

Sorry if it offensive to you Reefer, but I have my reasons for it.

[Turn 2]

Congrats to Frank Thomas. I think he is a sure fire HOFer.

[love_that_reefer]

Sorry if it offensive to you Reefer, but I have my reasons for it.

Are you planning on killing your wife and son and then hanging yourself?

[catman]

I also congratulate Frank Thomas on his accomplishment. He has always hit well at the Dome and the fans in Minnesota respect him. He has never been one to "bad-mouth" them, even if his team management does.
The guy that caught the ball gave it back to him, costing himself perhaps $50K. I'm sure Frank appreciates the sentiment.

[brewersfan19]

Congrats to the Big Hurt. uuummm... getting thrown out of the game though, probably took away some of the glory. hahahaha... j/k... good to see him get fiesty!!! i like it!