5-31-17
A 6-foot-2, 185-pound lean frame with long limbs and some strength, highly projectable. The right-hander works from a deliberate delivery, uses a short arm circle in the back, throws from a high-3/4 slot with below average effort. Fastball flashes cut glove-side, 79-81 mph. Knuckle-curve shows 11/5 shape with depth, 66-67 mph. Split finger showed downward actions with varying east-west movement depending on what side of the plate it was thrown to, 67-73 mph. In game, pitched to both sides of the plate with the fastball, showed excellent tempo between pitches, struck out two batters on the split-finger with multiple swings and misses. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an upright, back leg heavy, quiet set-up. Uses a big leg kick for timing, stays inside the ball well, some bat speed. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach with some opposite field pop with more pop to come, barreled most pitches, 89 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.51 60. Defensively, shows above average feet and hands around first base, moves well, accurate arm, 75 mph. In the game, was 1-for-3 with a triple to the opposite field gap.

10-29-17
A physically advanced 6-foot-2, 195-pound muscular frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a relaxed, back leg heavy  stance with some rhythm in his low-set hands. Uses a moderate stride with little load, bat path is slightly uphill with consistent bat speed, stays inside the ball well. In BP, shows an all fields approach with occasional lift, some strength and pop, some barrels. Exit velo of 93 mph. Runs a 6.91 60. Defensively, showcased as a first baseman where he is very capable, but is developing into a skilled outfielder which he showed in the game. Throws from throws from a high-¾ slot with carry and accuracy from the outfield. In the game, singled sharply up the middle. 

2/4/18
A physically impressive 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, upright, and relaxed set-up. Uses a short and smooth load before launching his hands on an efficient path to contact with bat speed and hands strength. In BP, shows an all fields approach with some lift, almost all barrels, 99 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.91 60. Defensively, shows controlled and clean actions, throws from a short arm stroke coming through an over the top slot with carry and accuracy, 85 mph.  

3/15/18
A 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame packed with strength. The right-handed hitter shows the strength and barrel control to be a power threat to all fields. In this one, Thompson was 3-for-4 with four RBIs and three runs scored. New to the outfield, Thompson is quickly becoming proficient and shows a strong arm with some accuracy. Also sits 80-84 on the mound with strikes.