Benjamin Yount, Metro Networks
Cooperstown, NY -(Effingham Radio)- One of Peoria’s best baseball players is now among the game’s best.
Jim Thome [[ toe-may ]] was inducted in the baseball hall of fame yesterday.
The slugger from Peoria played in the major leagues for more than 20 years, including stints with Cleveland, Philadelphia, and the Chicago White Sox.
Thome is eighth on the MLB home run list, including a record 13 walk off home runs.