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Landon Thome, Son of Baseball Legend Jim Thome, Drafted by Chicago White Sox

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Landon Thome, Son of Baseball Legend Jim Thome, Drafted by Chicago White Sox
Photo: Yahoo Sports

Landon Thome, whose father is MLB icon Jim Thome, heard his name called in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday, July 11. The Chicago White Sox selected him with the 34th overall pick.

The lineage of baseball talent continues as Landon Thome, son of celebrated slugger Jim Thome, enters the professional ranks. Thome was chosen by the Chicago White Sox during the 2026 MLB Draft, specifically at the 34th overall selection.

The draft, held on Saturday, July 11, saw the younger Thome join an organization with a storied history in baseball. His father, Jim Thome, is a perennial All-Star and a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, renowned for his prodigious power hitting throughout his career.

💬 SideLine Take

While it's still early days, the Thome name carries significant weight. The White Sox snagging a player with that kind of pedigree at 34th overall is a smart move, banking on inherited talent and a strong baseball upbringing.

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Source: Yahoo Sports
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