The mere mention of Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is enough to make a White Sox fan turn dreamy and nostalgic. The Big Hurt was certainly the best White Sox player of the past 50 years and possibly the best in franchise history. So when news broke that Thomas’ son, Frank Thomas III, seems to be following in his father’s footsteps, the fans on the South Side suddenly had something to hope for.
The younger Thomas, just 16 years old, announced his commitment to play at his father’s alma mater Auburn University. He, like his dad, mans first base and ranks among the best players in the Class of 2027, according to Baseball America.