Who Is Thor In Baseball?
Thor is one of the most popular players in baseball. He’s known for his powerful batting and his ability to hit home runs. But who is he really?
Thor’s Beginnings
Thor was originally a Norse god of thunder and warfare. He was known for his strength, courage, and fighting spirit. Thor was also the god of fertility and agriculture. In the Marvel Universe, Thor is a superhero with super strength, durability, and the ability to fly.
He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 5th round of the 2006 MLB Draft
Thor was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 5th round of the 2006 MLB Draft out of Cypress College. He made his Major League debut with the Orioles on September 2, 2010. He was traded to the New York Mets on July 31, 2011, and made his Mets debut on August 1, 2011.
he made his MLB debut with the Orioles on May 7, 2011
Thor made his MLB debut with the Orioles on May 7, 2011, pitching five innings and giving up four earned runs in a 10–4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He was optioned back to AAA Norfolk Tides the next day. He was recalled on May 19 and immediately placed into the starting rotation. In his first start back with Baltimore, he pitched six innings of one-run ball, getting the win as the Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 2–1. On June 17, 2011, he was optioned back to Norfolk. He was recalled on August 5.
Thor’s Pitching Style
Thor has a fastball that he throws an average of 97.5 miles per hour, and it is his go-to pitch. He also has a plus slider and a sinker. His slider averages around 87 miles per hour and has good spin rate. His sinker averages 93 miles per hour.
He is a power pitcher who relies heavily on his fastball
Thor is a power pitcher who relies heavily on his fastball. He also has a strong slider and a good changeup. His fastball regularly tops out at 100 mph, and he has hit 103 mph on the radar gun. He has excellent control of his pitches and is able to throw them for strikes in any count.
His fastball has been clocked as high as 102 mph
Thor’s fastball has been clocked as high as 102 mph, and he also throws a slider, curveball and changeup. He primarily relies on his fastball, which he uses to generate a lot of strikeouts. In 2019, he struck out 215 batters in just 199 innings pitched.
Thor’s Career
Thor was born in New York City on July 3, 1995. He was drafted by the New York Mets in the second round of the 2013 MLB Draft. Thor made his MLB debut with the Mets on May 7, 2018. He was traded to the San Francisco Giants on July 31, 2018.
He was traded to the New York Mets in 2013
He was traded to the New York Mets in 2013
He was named an All-Star for the first time in 2018
Thor was drafted by the New York Mets in the 2010 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut in 2015. He was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2016 and then back to the Mets in 2018. He was named an All-Star for the first time in 2018.
Thor’s Personal Life
Thor Akerfelds was born on November 10, 1966, in Burbank, California. He is the son of Irwin and Dorothy Akerfelds. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft. He played Minor League Baseball for the Padres and the Cincinnati Reds organizations. He retired from baseball in 1992.
He married his wife, Ashley, in November 2017
Thor married his wife, Ashley, in November 2017. The couple have one child together, a daughter named Brooklyn. Thor’s stepfather is former MLB pitcher Shawn Estes.
They have two children together
Thor and his wife, Sarah, have two children together. Their daughter, Gabriella, was born in 2010, and their son, Maxwell, was born in 2013.