White Sox DH Jim Thome, having accomplished the feat with the Indians and Phillies, becomes only the second big leaguer in baseball history to hit 40 home runs with three different teams when he goes deep in an 8-2 loss to Detroit at U.S. Cellular Field. Alex Rodriguez also reached the milestone with the Mariners, Rangers, and Yankees.

On September 18, 2006 — White Sox DH Jim Thome, having accomplished the feat with the Indians and Phillies, becomes only the second big leaguer in baseball history to hit 40 home runs with three different teams when he goes deep in an 8-2 loss to Detroit at U.S. Cellular Field. Alex Rodriguez also reached the milestone with the Mariners, Rangers, and Yankees.

 

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