He hit 34 Home Runs in 1962 For The New York Mets, to lead all NY players, both Mets and Yankees, in Home Runs that season. Runner ups to Thomas in HRs, that year, were The Yankees' Roger Marris (33) and Mickey Mantle (30) following their 1961 "lights out" HR season. Met runner ups were "Marvelous" Marv Throneberry (16) and Jim Hickman (13).