Marcus Thames

Quotes From Thames
"I just want to help. When you're sitting over there [on the bench] and you think you can do a little bit to help the ballclub, it's frustrating. But you never know what you can do, sitting over there. I just think I could. I've always been that way. I just want to win. That's the main thing."

Played For
New York Yankees (2002)
Texas Rangers (2003)
Detroit Tigers (2004-2005)

Factoids
Over a ten-game stretch in June of 2008, Marcus Thames had eight hits - all of them home runs.

Born
Marcus Markley Thames was born on March 6, 1977, in Louisville, MS.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  LF

Primary Team:  DET

College:  East Central

Major League Debut
June 10, 2002

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Notes
Through June 17, 2008, the Tigers had a 49-19 record in games in which Marcus Thames hit a home run.

Home Run Facts
From June 13-17, Marcus Thames hit a homer in five straight games, tying a Detroit Tiger record. The previous Detroit sluggers to accomplish that were Willie Horton, Hank Greenberg, Vic Wertz, and Rudy York.

Best Strength as a Player
Power

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