Thome hit 612 home runs and drove in nearly 1,700 runs during his 22-year career in Major League Baseball.
“It is nearly impossible to top Jim’s baseball resume with 22 seasons in the game,” Hahn said in a statement. “When we talked recently about how he could move on to the next stage of his baseball career, an obvious fit was to join this organization, where Jim knows so many people and is immediately comfortable. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this role, and we’re excited to see the impact he will have on both our major leaguers and minor leaguers.”
Thome spent four mostly productive seasons on the South Side from 2006-09. During that time, he batted .265 with 134 home runs and 369 RBIs. His game-winning home run off Minnesota's Nick Blackburn in a one-game playoff gave the White Sox the 2008 AL Central Division championship and solidified Thome's place in franchise history.
“Taking on this new role with the White Sox just seemed like a natural next step for me and my family,” Thome said in a statement. “I am excited about the opportunity to make an impact on a major league organization and to work with people I know and respect, like Jerry Reinsdorf, Ken Williams, Rick, Buddy (Bell) and Robin Ventura. I don’t think I could ask for a better situation than being in Chicago and with the White Sox.”
Sox fans can only hope Thome can help the organization find some middle-of-the-order hitters who were half as productive as he was.
As is custom, let's welcome Thome back to Chicago:
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