Marcus Thames

Marcus Markley Thames [ tɪmz ] ( born March 6, 1977 in Louisville, Mississippi) is an American baseball player in the major leagues. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Career

New York Yankees

According to the College in Decatur, Mississippi, Thames was selected in MLB Draft 1996 in the 30th round by the New York Yankees and first played in the Yankees farm system. His best season in the minor leagues he had in 2001 when AA Norwich Navigators team with a batting average of .321 with 31 homers and 97 RBIs. Because of his achievements, he was appointed this year in the Minor League All- Star team.

On 10 June 2002 Thames made ​​his debut in the major leagues and hit in his first at-bat a home run on the first pitch by Randy Johnson (Arizona Diamondbacks ). However, his time in the MLB was initially short-lived, as he was sent back by the Yankees already on 27 June 2003 back to Triple-A Columbus Clippers team. There he began the 2003 season.

Texas Rangers

In June 2003 he was transferred from the Yankees to the Texas Rangers, who also put him in their Triple - A team. At season's end, he became a free agent and signed in December 2003 a contract with the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers

The Tigers Thames played in the following two years, alternately in the MLB and the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens team. 2006 was only the first time to the roster of the Tigers at the beginning of the season. He was initially only used occasionally, but received more playing time after injuries to other outfielder. At season's end stood a batting average of .256 with 26 homers and 60 RBIs in just 348 at-bats to book. As of 2007, Thames was used by the Tigers on the first base and was therefore in more games, especially against left-handed pitchers to start. In 2008 he beat in June in six consecutive games each a home run - a performance that had been achieved previously by only four other players ( Rudy York, Hank Greenberg, Vic Wertz and Willie Horton ). In addition, each of its eight hits was a home run in ten consecutive games. For the 2009 season, Thames signed a one-year contract with the Tigers and played as a outfielder and designated hitter. On August 9, 2009 hit the 100th home run of his career. At the end of the season, the Tigers refused a contract extension.

New York Yankees

In February 2010, Thames signed a contract for the Minor Leagues with the New York Yankees.; but was included in the roster of the Yankees. In the regular season he came in 82 games for use, mostly against left-handed pitchers. He hit 12 home runs and batting average of .288 reached. In several games hits of Thames were playing crucial: On May 17, he hit a walk-off home run against the Boston Red Sox on July 4 and finished a single game against the Toronto Blue Jays in favor of the Yankees. Between 24 and 30 August he hit six homers with 11 RBIs in 23 at-bats.

Los Angeles Dodgers

In January 2011, Thames signed a one -year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 1 million U.S. dollars.

Private life

Thames is married and has two daughters: Deja ( born 1997) and Jade ( born 2007).

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