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Eric Thames: From Korea to Milwaukee

June 16: Eric Thames rounds the bases after his first walk-off home run of the season -- his 19th of the season.
June 16: Eric Thames rounds the bases after his first walk-off home run of the season -- his 19th of the season.
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April 25: With a two-run home run against the Reds, Eric Thames ups his major league-leading home run total to 11 and also set a franchise record for April homers.
April 25: With a two-run home run against the Reds, Eric Thames ups his major league-leading home run total to 11 and also set a franchise record for April homers.
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April 24: Eric Thames celebrates one of two home runs he hits against the Reds.
April 24: Eric Thames celebrates one of two home runs he hits against the Reds.
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Eric Thames -- with seven homers in 14 games this season -- last saw major league pitching in 2012.
Eric Thames -- with seven homers in 14 games this season -- last saw major league pitching in 2012.
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April 17: Eric Thames ties a Brewers franchise record by homering in five straight games.
April 17: Eric Thames ties a Brewers franchise record by homering in five straight games.
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April 64: Eric Thames hits a home run in his fourth straight game.
April 64: Eric Thames hits a home run in his fourth straight game.
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April 15: Eric Thames hits a home run in his third straight game.
April 15: Eric Thames hits a home run in his third straight game.
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April 14: Eric Thames hits a home run in his second straight game.
April 14: Eric Thames hits a home run in his second straight game.
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April 13: Eric Thames hits a solo home run against the Reds -- his first of five straight games.
April 13: Eric Thames hits a solo home run against the Reds -- his first of five straight games.
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Eric Thames and his signature beard.
Eric Thames and his signature beard.
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Eric Thames played three seasons in Korea (2014-16) before signing with the Brewers in the offseason.
Eric Thames played three seasons in Korea (2014-16) before signing with the Brewers in the offseason.
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Eric Thames reached the majors in 2011 and 2012 with the Blue Jays.
Eric Thames reached the majors in 2011 and 2012 with the Blue Jays.
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Eric Thames was drafted by the Blue jays in 2008.
Eric Thames was drafted by the Blue jays in 2008.
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