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.
@Stretch2134 жыл бұрын
Dude yes. He is one of; if not the best.
@theartofwar78064 жыл бұрын
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.
@robertkalteyer67113 жыл бұрын
Agreed. #35 was the best
@igraham1253 жыл бұрын
Frank was the best, best for power and contact, had great eyes and plate discipline. The right handed Barry Bonds
@AAsSpinebuster2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Trystaticus4 жыл бұрын
1994 Frank Thomas was an absolute force
@kennethanderson22043 жыл бұрын
The two stances I loved to mimic growing up were from Frank Thomas and Ken Griffey Jr.
@balrogking15 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!
@blu3collar9493 жыл бұрын
Joe DiMaggio hit one 26 miles.
@mattpokey78292 жыл бұрын
Did u hear how loud it came off the bat?
@theartofwar78064 жыл бұрын
Guys the size of Thomas rarely hit for average. Thomas was such a great hitter, patient as evidenced by his walks A Tour de Force of offense.
@snoopjones87794 жыл бұрын
Perfect ratio of strength and bat speed.
@markandersen7932 жыл бұрын
A healthy Gancarlo Stanton is the only guy currently capable of hitting homers like that.
@JohnSmith-zw8vp2 ай бұрын
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!
@Crush_Tiggrr3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! Loved watching Frank crush it in the 90s.
@igraham1253 жыл бұрын
Love the crack of the bat “CRAAAACK”
@jonmolina9485 жыл бұрын
He did a reenactment of his cameo in Mr. Baseball.
@Truckerdaddy4 жыл бұрын
Wow that shot at the Astrodome in left center was a true bomb.
@JSelby5 жыл бұрын
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!
@croplaya4 жыл бұрын
NO FUCKING WAY!!!. IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR 20 YEARS!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
@jasperrin94994 жыл бұрын
I was there that day as a young child watching Frank hit those bombs. I can still remember them. Loved it. In Pittsburgh
@markdaugherty6318 Жыл бұрын
The Big Hurt. Put on a show. In Pittsburgh 3 River Stadium. 2 time MVP 92 and 93. ⚾🤳🏿👏🏿🤜🏿🤛🏿
@AndrewK802 жыл бұрын
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!
@Jt7166 Жыл бұрын
3 Rivers Stadium actual put a star on the upper balcony where Frank hit that 520 ft bomb. Longest ball ever hit in that stadium
@bigmike123962 жыл бұрын
Watching this makes me realize how much the game has grown, there are a bunch of empty seats there in 94, not today.
@tomshea8382 Жыл бұрын
Also not in prime time back then. Now it's a bloated cash machine. Still fun, but so stretched.
@georgeslupski59873 жыл бұрын
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
@balrogking13 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!
@kevinthomas5229 ай бұрын
Imagine Frank and Bo Jackson in the same lineup at Auburn
@davidwest38477 ай бұрын
They don’t call him “The Big Hurt” for (NOTHING). ⚾️👍
@natelandry4983 жыл бұрын
1:30 Longest homerun I've ever seen.
@navlaggalvan3 жыл бұрын
Still think galarragas slam in Florida was the longest to left that I've ever seen
@japa99583 жыл бұрын
Good Lord he was mashing the ball! Imagine if he hit that with a juiced ball or aluminum bat. The ball would still be flying.
@marcvslicinivscrassvs75362 жыл бұрын
Something in water in Georgia
@davefransen50962 жыл бұрын
You can put it on the Booooaaaarrrrrd Yeees!!!!!!
@derekmarkus93235 жыл бұрын
Dude, your channel is better than sex😌😌😌😌
@JohnSmith-zw8vp2 ай бұрын
And he didn't need no 'roids like that swollen head Me Bear asshold Barry Bonds! No sir, Frank was like Popeye, he ate his spinach every day!