Marcus Thames is a former professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on March 6, 1977, in Louisville, Mississippi, and attended East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi. Thames was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 30th round of the 1996 Major League Baseball draft.
Thames made his Major League debut with the Yankees in 2002, but he spent most of his time in the minor leagues during his first few seasons. He played for the Yankees until 2009, when he was traded to the Detroit Tigers. Thames had a breakout season with the Tigers in 2010, hitting 25 home runs and driving in 47 runs in just 82 games.
After his successful season with the Tigers, Thames signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2011 season. He played in 36 games for the Dodgers, hitting .197 with two home runs and seven RBIs. Thames was released by the Dodgers in August 2011 and signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, but he did not play in the majors again.
Throughout his career, Thames was known for his power hitting and ability to hit home runs. He hit a total of 115 home runs in his career and had a career batting average of .246. Thames played primarily as an outfielder, but he also played some first base and designated hitter.
After retiring from baseball, Thames became a coach and instructor. He worked as a hitting coach for the New York Yankees' minor league teams and was later hired as the hitting coach for the Texas Rangers. In 2018, Thames was hired as the hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers, where he has helped lead the team to several successful seasons.
Overall, Marcus Thames had a successful career as a professional baseball player, known for his power hitting and ability to hit home runs. He played for several teams during his career, including the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Los Angeles Dodgers. After retiring from baseball, Thames became a coach and instructor, and he is currently the hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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