This Date In MLB History - June 17thJune 17, 2007 - Frank Thomas hit his record-breaking 244th home run as a designated hitter in Toronto's 4-2 loss to Washington. The solo shot in the third inning moved Thomas past
Edgar Martinez for the most homers by a DH in major league history.
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