Chicago White Sox legend Frank Thomas apparently had a diva advanced and was “a egocentric prick,” in line with creator Jeff Pearlman.
In his new guide, “The Final Folks Hero: The Life and Delusion of Bo Jackson,” Pearlman explains how Thomas was an “intimidating presence” within the clubhouse, per an excerpt shared on Twitter by The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg.
Pearlman — who begins off by saying that the Chicago clubhouse “was a riveting mixture of personalities” — consists of quotes from Thomas’ former teammates describing him as a “douchebag” who handled his teammates like “rubbish.”
Thomas performed for the White Sox from 1990 to 2005. Bo Jackson joined the crew earlier than the 1993 season. On the time, the then-25-year-old Thomas, who Pearlman described as “the most important enigma” was a two-time All-Star, coming off back-to-back 100 RBI seasons.
“Thomas was among the finest gamers within the sport, however a egocentric prick of a teammate.” Pearlman writes. “At 6-foot-5 and 240 kilos, he was an intimidating presence who moped with the perfect of them. ‘Frank was a douchebag,’ stated one Chicago standout.
“‘I decide individuals by how they deal with these they don’t should be good to. Frank handled the clubhouse guys like rubbish.'”
Former White Sox heart fielder Lance Johnson stated Thomas was “only a child” and whined when coaches needed to bat him fifth to guard different gamers within the lineup.
“He refused. Simply stated, straight up, he wouldn’t hit fourth or fifth,” Johnson is quoted as saying. “I heard that and thought, ‘There goes our shot on the World Sequence.’ As a result of everybody would simply pitch round him. Which they did.”
Pearlman goes on to clarify that Jackson didn't expertise the wrath of Thomas on account of their shared bond of each enjoying soccer and baseball at Auburn (not collectively).
Former White Sox gamers Bo Jackson (L) and Frank Thomas discuss earlier than a sport between the White Sox and the Kansas Metropolis Royals on July 17, 2015 at U.S. Mobile Area in Chicago, Illinois.
Lance Johnson #1, Frank Thomas #35 and Bo Jackson #8 of the Chicago White Sox stands for the Nationwide Anthem previous to the beginning of a sport circa 1991 at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois.
“Jackson knew Thomas effectively sufficient to frequently say, with authority, ‘Frank, critically, shut the f–okay up,'” Pearlman writes.
“Bo was the perfect factor for Frank,” stated Doug Mansolino, the primary base coach.
Thomas has not but addressed Pearlman’s guide.
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