Name:
Andre Thornton
Position:
First Base/DH
Number:
29
Tribe Time:
1977-1979, 1981-1987
DOB:
08/13/1949
Accolades:
2 Time All-Star (1982,1984), 1984 Silver Slugger (DH), Top 20 MVP (1978,1985)
Stats
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
TB
BB
SO
SB
CS
SB%
OBP
SLG
AVG
OPS
ISOP
Best Season (1982)
161
589
90
161
26
1
32
116
285
109
81
6
7
46%
.386
.484
.273
.870
.211
Career
1225
4313
650
1095
193
12
214
749
1954
685
683
39
33
54%
.355
.453
.254
.808
.199
Andre Thornton was the first full time designated for the Cleveland Indians. The Tribe spent the first few years after the implementation of the DH in 1973 plugging in various players, but didn't really have anyone who fit the role until Thornton. From 1977 until 1979 he played first and lead the team as the top offensive player. He then missed all of the 1980 season and was...
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