Jim Thome will make his first appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2018. The slugging first baseman played for the Chicago White Sox from 2006-2009. He becomes eligible after waiting the required five years after retirement. During his 22-year career, the left hander hit 612 home runs and drove in 1,699 RBIs. He also had 2,328 hits to go with a .276 career batting average.
In his three full seasons with the White Sox, Thome hit at least 34 home runs. His best season was in 2006 when he hit 42 home runs and drove in 109 RBIs at 35 years old.