By 1973 , Thomas earned a mid-season call - up to Milwaukee , hitting his first big - league homer off Jim Palmer .
By 1973 , Thomas batted only . 187 in 59 games and was sent down to the AAA Sacramento Solons .
By 1973 , Thomas earned a mid-season call - up to Milwaukee , hitting his first big - league homer off Jim Palmer , but batted only . 187 in 59 games and was sent down to the AAA Sacramento Solons .