Frank Thomas wasn't just your typical power hitter. He was one of the best pure hitters in the history of the game. I ask anyone to find a ten year stretch from a right handed hitter that matched up with Frank's 90-99 seasons . As great of a hitter as he was, his knowledge and command of the strike zone was not of this planet. It was well known in his prime if Frank didn't swing at it, it wasn't a strike, and was rarely called as such. There hasn't been anyone like him since he retired. And with the game how it is and how it's being taught today, where it's acceptable to strike out 200 times and hit .200 as long as you get your 30/100, I'm not sure we'll see another any time soon.
I ask anyone to find a ten year stretch from a right handed hitter that matched up with Frank's 90-99 seasons. Ok, you asked: Jimmie Foxx, Joe DiMaggio, Rogers Hornsby, Al Simmons. Would put A-Rod there, but he was juicing and Frank was not. I know Frank was a great hitter, but I would stack those guys right there with him.
Thomas was one of my favorites growing up......'01-'10 Pujols is just better. Will say, I really wish we would've gotten to see Thomas full season numbers in 1994. His All Star break numbers were out of this world.
The HR off the Will Clark sign, based on the estimated exit velocity and projected landing area if it had not been obstructed by the stadium walls, is considered to be one of the longest shots ever recorded on tape. Based on those aerodynamic projections, it is thought that it would have reached over 600 to 650 feet if it had actually landed on its own. Wow, fucking, wow!!!!!
Thomas and Griffey were the Beckett Hot List kings of the 90s! Frank topped the Beckett Hot list charts for 34 straight weeks! And Griffey of course was THE player of the 90s and I would've loved so much for him to have starred in a baseball themed Space Jam!
I’m glad you’re back and posting again! These type of videos (Derby’s, significant home runs with context, etc.) are my lifeblood, and I’m glad you’re able to provide them!
I still can't believe ESPN kept inviting Chris Berman back to annoy fans watching the Home Run Derby for so many years. "Back back back back back" on every single time homer. What a tool!
I seen a side view video of the one he hit 525. When it hit that sign at base of upper deck the ball was just starting to descend. Sorry would have went further than 525
The HR off the Will Clark sign, based on the estimated exit velocity and projected landing area if it had not been obstructed by the stadium walls, is considered to be one of the longest shots ever recorded on tape. Based on those aerodynamic projections, it is thought that it would have reached over 600 to 650 feet if it had actually landed on its own. Wow, fucking, wow!!!!!
