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In 1993, Thomas’s pivotal role helped the White Sox capture their first division title in a decade. The subsequent postseason was a fierce competition against the Toronto Blue Jays, where despite impressive individual performances from Thomas, the team fell short.
Challenges and Setbacks
The mid-1990s brought some challenges, including the canceled 1994 season due to a strike, which curtailed Thomas's impressive campaign that year and denied him a chance at the Triple Crown. Despite struggling team performance, he continued to excel individually, and after battling injuries, he returned to form in 2000 with 43 home runs and 143 RBIs, winning the Comeback Player of the Year award.