I really do try hard to be a good teammate. I can't run very fast, but I try to always run hard. I may strike out a lot, but I try to walk to set up the guys who are hitting after me. Jim Thome fastgoodguy Change image and share on social
I sign every autograph I can for kids because I remember myself at that age. I think it's ridiculous that some guys won't sign for a kid. Jim Thome ageautographguy Change image and share on social
My favorite thing to do is still to go back to Peoria, go to my cabin and hunt with the boys. This is a great lifestyle, don't get me wrong. But fun for me is going back with my buddies I grew up with. Jim Thome backboybuddy share on social
My dad told me when I went into high school, 'It's not what you do when you walk in the door that matters. It's what you do when you walk out.' That's when you've made a lasting impression. Jim Thome daddoorhave Change image and share on social
Is my ability what it was at, say, 25 or 30 years old? Probably not, but I like to compete. I like to go out and play the game hard. Jim Thome abilitycompetegame Change image and share on social
I've always enjoyed interleague play. It gives you a chance to see different clubs, to go to different places. It gives you a good chance to see where you are, where you stand with other teams. Jim Thome chanceclubenjoy Change image and share on social
We all make mistakes and sometimes you say things and you really don't realize what you're saying at that moment. Jim Thome makemistakemoment Change image and share on social
