Ever steady slugger Jim Thome belted his 13th career walk-off home run in midseason, moving him into sole possession of first place in that category ahead of five others with whom he previously shared the record – Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, Stan Musial, and Frank Robinson. With the Phillies at the time, Thome hit a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth that beat Tampa Bay. The 22-year veteran was traded to the Orioles about a week later for two minor league prospects, a move that meant he could make plate appearances as a designated hitter rather than wait to pinch-hit in the National League. Among active players, he has the second most runs batted in to Alex Rodriguez, with 1,699.
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2012 sports year in review: records, achievements, plus sundry feats and streaks from Brees and Bryant to Cain and Ko
It’s impossible to list all the records set in 2012, but here’s a short rundown of some heralded highlights, plus 20 of our favorites, including some you might have missed.
8. Thome surpasses Babe Ruth
