Trayce Thompson lays out for the grab to take away extra bases from Brandon Drury for the first out in the bottom of the 4th inning. Klay and Trayce played on the same basketball team for the two of the years they overlapped at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Dodgers' Trayce Thompson: Inks one-year deal. Trayce Thompson Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics | MLB.com | baseballsavant.com LF | B/T: R/R | 6' 3" 225LBS | Age: 31 Draft: 2009 | Rd: 2, #61, Chicago White Sox | Santa Margarita HS Player Apps Pitch Highlighter | Player Similarity | Shifts | Swing Take Profile | illustrator | Zone Swing Profile | Player Comparison | Transaction History We would be there all day, man, playing catch or shooting hoops. He hit four homers with a 1.114 OPS in 35 plate appearances. Parents are engaged. That equity, hes earned, Roberts said. Arb Eligible: 2024 I had two years there, and I dont shy away from this at all I was the worst player in baseball, in my opinion, Thompson said. While discussing his opportunity with the British team Thompson has never been to the U.K., but is hoping the squad can squeak out a win or two to help grow the game there he mentioned that hed previously been approached to represent the country in WBC qualifiers in the spring of 2020. As Klay returned to the court last fall, going on to win a fourth NBA title with the Warriors, Trayce eventually got back to the majors for the first time in three years, earning a September call-up from the Chicago Cubs last season after hitting 21 home runs during the triple-A season. Hes made the most of his opportunity, with the most recent example coming in two consequential moments Friday. [3] In 2011, Thompson again played the whole season with Kannapolis hitting .241 in 519 at-bats, and was named to the mid-season SAL All-star team. [3] On September 14, 2021, the Cubs selected Thompson's contract. (I do like him in the bottom of the order. Trayce Thompson was a pleasant surprise for the Dodgers in 2022. I want him to achieve everything, Trayce says. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. 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Youre just trying to make the play, and lucky for us, we came out on the right side of it.","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"ExternalEmbed","data":{"__typename":"ExternalEmbedContent","html":", "He's been unbelievable since he got here." It all comes to an end at some point, but I want to make sure I can look myself in the mirror and say I did everything I could.. [26] He had seven hits in 28 at bats over 15 games. And while Trayce says Klays better than him on the court, he's not better than me at anything other than basketball. Nothing else? After a dream resurgence in the major leagues last season, Trayce Thompson has even bigger goals in mind for 2023. Klay currently has one baby in his life, that baby is his nephew, Baby Thompson. I want to be here, I want to be a Dodger, and I want to solidify a role and everything, he said. And he stows the old bat bag in his familys storage unit, adding to a collection that now feels like a kaleidoscope of discarded baseball relics. But getting a lot of at-bats in front of us, I think, is helpful.. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Though Thompsons back was healthy by the 2017 season, he struggled to hit. Biographical Information []. Trayce Thompson was born on March 15, 1991. The reason why Roberts prefaced his remarks by saying they would be somewhat redundant was because Thompson has been delivering since joining the Dodgers for his second stint with the team (having also played for them from 2016-17). Trayce Hodges is a genderbent of Tracy Hodges. In 146 plate appearances, Thompson is hitting .297/.384/.563 for a .946 OPS that is 58 percent better than league average. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. He's also the co-host of the Locked On Dodgers podcast, a daily podcast that brings the smart fan's perspective on our Boys in Blue. I really struggled versus the fastball., Thompson still managed strong numbers overall, but he knows crushing lefties [is] the whole reason I got traded here.. Four ways the Dodgers can fill the hole in their lineup, Its a huge blow. Gavin Lux tears right ACL and is expected to miss 2023 season, Cactus League stadium guide: Everything you need to know to attend spring training. At the time, Thompson said he felt like I was gonna be here for a while.. His beard is close-trimmed, and his forehead is shaded by a Dodgers hat. Thompson cleared waivers and elected free agency Saturday. Last year, I feel like I got tied up inside a lot, he said, comparing his new approach with his old one. The Dodgers reportedly have been in the market for another bat leading up to the trade deadline Tuesday. Indeed, the spectrum ranges from Chicago White Sox black to Oakland Athletic green, Arizona Diamondback red to San Diego Padre brown. Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. You cant ask for anything better than this, to play here in L.A. for a great team like the Dodgers, who have a chance to get to the Series. Trayce Thompson is happy to be back with the Dodgers even if his trip back to Los Angeles has been a long trek. Jack Harris covers the Dodgers for the Los Angeles Times. Miguel Rojas left the Dodgers spring game Sunday with a right foot and calf cramp after limping into first base on a third-inning single against the Cubs. When you hurt your back, its just such a flip of the coin. Trayce had been fortunate enough to attend Klays return to the NBA on Jan. 9 after 941 days between games, a super emotional night he found fulfilling. The 31-year-old spoke with LA Times Dodger insider Jack Harris to reflect on his 2022 campaign and what he plans to improve on in 2023. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. When you play for a team like the Dodgers, its time to produce, Thompson said. So I feel like all the stars kind of lined up.. He was so excited., Trayce smiles as I read it back to him. Again, Klay provided some familial motivation. I feel like in the moment, you dont really hear the noise or anything like that. His defense is spectacular too. He has also played for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the San Diego Padres. GQ may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. They need guys to play well. Your email address will not be published. And on the games final, fateful play, he sprinted 83 feet in 4.6 seconds to make a game-ending grab that, according to Statcast, had a 35 percent catch probability. At 6'3", he's plenty tall for a baseball player, but is still the shortest of the Thompson menhis father Mychal, onetime first overall NBA draft pick, is 610; his brothers are Mychel, 66, and, of course, Klay, the Golden State Warriors 66 shooting guard-slash-philosopher. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Then, as a senior in high school, Trayce quit the team and played his first full season of high school baseball. Hes a guy you cant bet against.. He came back from two major injuries when a lot of people counted him out and didnt know if he was gonna be who he is or whatever. [7] He hit his first major league home run on August 11 against Hector Santiago. [18] He had one hit in seven at-bats in three games for the Athletics. [34][35] He is a childhood friend of Nolan Arenado. None of this is new. Wasnt there a tinge of resentment when Klay won a ring right before his MLB debut? He likes his newfound perspective on the game and understands why the clich control what you can control is important. It was enough to get the 6'3" outfielder taken in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. It would be awesome, man., Two week later, I ask Klay the same question. During his previous career as an executive at a technology company, he began writing about baseball in his spare time. If Trayce can stick around we might be going to another parade.. DENVER -- Prior to Friday nights 5-4 victory over the Rockies at Coors Field, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed a smorgasbord of topics with the media, ranging from injuries to slumping sluggers to the value of batting average in the era of advanced metrics. Professional baseball player Trayce Thompson is sharing a romantic relationship with his long-term partner Jillian. Latest on Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Seeing his mental strength to go through all that and see the light at the end of the tunnel, its similar to what Ive had to go through, Trayce said. [3] In 2010, Thompson played the whole season for the Kannapolis Intimidators of the Class A South Atlantic League. He said the biggest advantage was that hed seen that a professional career was possible, so kind of by osmosis, you just expect things to happen. His brother has become famous for his clutch performances. It was all in slow motion for him, though. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) "Coming up, you always think you're. Thompson started his baseball career in 2009 at the Rookie level with the Bristol White Sox and Great Falls Voyagers. Hes trying to fit him in when he can?!? Trayce is the son of former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Mychal Thompson and the younger brother of current NBA player Klay Thompson. It sounds redundant, Roberts said, but Trayce has been a huge addition to our ballclub defensively, which we see every night, and Ive given him some tough matchups [at the plate], but hes still productive against right-handed pitching. Every hair on my body stood up, the former Lakers center recalled recently. Outfielder Trayce Thompson began playing in the Chicago White Sox system in 2009. But then, he proudly noted, his collection always has featured more Dodger blue than anything else. But Trayce has done a great job. Shortly after, however, Mychals phone rang. After stops in L.A., Oakland, Chicago, San Diego, and a half dozen minor league teams, Trayce is back with the Dodgers, where he has found an MLB home. [3] Before the 2013 season, Thompson was ranked the White Sox #2 prospect. Roberts hinted at such hesitancy when asked at the start of spring about Thompsons participation, saying: Im never going to discourage guys from playing for their countries. The Thompsons are a close-knit family that has celebrated each others success through the years. Coming up, you always think youre gonna be with one team, he conceded. Get rid of Gallo. But in ping pong, I destroy him. Klay, a middle child through and through, remembers Mychel as a Derek Jeter fan, so he picked Nomar Garciaparra and the Red Sox. Did you even think this was a possibility?. Trayce Thompson is batting .295 with three home runs and 15 RBIs in 29 games during his current stint with the Dodgers. The Cubs acquired him from Arizona in May 2021 and he had a fantastic season at Triple-A Iowa. I think were all surprised by it. Anybody got data on that? We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Admittedly Surprised by Success of Trayce Thompson. In 2009 combined, Thompson hit .198 in 106 at-bats. [7], On December 16, 2015, Thompson, along with Micah Johnson and Frankie Montas, were traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a three team trade that sent Todd Frazier to the White Sox and Jos Peraza, Brandon Dixon and Scott Schebler to the Cincinnati Reds. [15], On April 3, 2018, Thompson was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees[16] and then two days later was claimed again, this time by the Oakland Athletics. Trayce Nikolas Thompson Bats Right, Throws Right; Height 6' 3", Weight 210 lb. All rights reserved. Trayce was good too, but baseball was his obsession. Rotowire Jan 13, 2023. Thompson, 31, the younger brother of four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, bouncing around nine organizations - including three stops alone this season - has. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Dodgers news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and more! Try a week on us. Mychal immediately recognized the significance, knowing all too well the sentiments his son had with the organization the blue keepsakes hed saved in their storage unit for all those years. Quit being surprised and play him more. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We will never share your email with anyone. At the plate in the second, he launched the first pitch he saw from Rockies starter Chad Kuhl 430 feet to center. I didnt want to finish my career thinking that I didnt leave it all out there.. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. [10], Thompson was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on March 27, 2018. Now, I got back here right towards the end of June, beginning of July. 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