1958 • Baseball Clip • Frank Thomas Interview - Radio

- Harry Wismer- Frank ThomasIn 1958, Frank Thomas was having a career year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 29 years old, Thomas was in his eighth season with the Pirates and was selected for his third All-Star game. That year, he hit a career-high 35 home runs, finishing second in the National League, and drove in 109 runs, both personal bests. His performance earned him a fourth-place finish in the NL MVP voting.This radio interview captures Thomas during his most productive season in the majors. By this point, he had established himself as a power-hitting outfielder and occasional infielder for the Pirates. Thomas's 1958 campaign was particularly notable as it came after several solid but unspectacular seasons, showcasing his development as a hitter and his importance to the Pirates lineup. This would be his last season with Pittsburgh before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1959.#FrankThomas #PittsburghPirates #1958MLBSeason #BaseballAllStar #PowerHitter