Eric
Thompson

Positional Profile: OF

Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pound long-levered and lean athletic build.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate starts with a neutral stance with an athletic posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with slight arm bar in front arm.  Utilizes a short two tap stride with quick rhythm and good balance between the feet.  Rotational upper body with good hand speed and good overall bat speed.  Prefers to play the ball deeper into the zone and gets good extension with long levered swing.  Simple and repeatable swing mechanics with projectable tools and strength at contact.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity off the tee and 91 mph exit velocity during BP.

Arm: RH.  OF-73 mph.  Over the top arm slot with a quick wheel arm action on the back and quick release point.

Defense: In the outfield shows good rhythm on ground balls with glove action out in front of the glove side leg and clean transfer out of the glove.   Quick shuffle crow hop with minimal distance gained.  Finishes through target well with good momentum through release.

Run: 6.91 runner in the 60.

Displayed a physical 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame with strength in his actions and present athleticism. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even stance utilizing a knee-knock stride to initiate his swing. Generated a slightly uphill barrel path through the hitting zone with sink into an athletic lower half. Hit into a moderately stiff front side with an advanced feel for the barrel off the tee. Registered an 88 mph bat-exit velocity and ran a 6.89 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder showcased adequate footwork with a low center of gravity and took advantageous routes to the ball. Showed accurate 81 mph arm-strength out of a high arm-slot with a long takeaway.

A 6-foot-1, 165-pound lean frame; OF/RHP. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Begins in an athletic stance, has a smooth load and uses a long stride to start his swing. Has explosive bat speed, as well as an upward swing plane and a high finish. In BP, shows a gap-to-gap approach with some pull pop, mostly barrels. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 83 mph;displayed quick feet, consistent hands and a lengthy exchange. Showing consistent accuracy to the bases, he used a long arm action with a high slot. He performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.97.

Featured a long 6-foot-1, 165-pound frame with present strength and projectability. The right-handed hitter starts with a wide, even stance utilizing a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Demonstrated sink into the lower half while creating stretch upon load allowing for an 86 mph bat-exit velocity . Hit into a soft front side with some barrel whip through a slightly uphill barrel path generating some backspin to the pull-side gap. Ran a 7.07 60-yard dash. The primary outfielder displayed long, easy actions with adequate footwork during defensive evaluations. A soft glove hand played through the ball yielding accurate transfers and throws of 83 mph out of a fluid, high arm-slot.

A 6-foot-1, 165-pound lean and projectable frame. On the mound, the right-handed pitcher sat an easy 74-78 mph with downhill action from a long, high arm-slot. Showcased advanced feel for spin on a sharp 61-63 mph curveball displaying 11/5 rotation. Countered with a 72-73 mph changeup thrown with good sell.

Ranked 12th overall in OK class of 2022 rankings. 6-foot-1, 165-pound primary outfielder featured a long, lean frame with present athleticism. The right-handed hitter starts from a square, slightly bent stance with hands by the shoulder. A leg-hang coupled with hands loading back initiates his swing. Displayed ability to connect hips and hands deep in the zone creating backspin to both gaps. Found consistent barrels while hitting into a soft front-side, yielding an 83 mph bat-exit velocity. Recorded a 6.96 60-yard dash. Demonstrated long movements in the outfield with adequate footwork. Flashed an accurate 81 mph throwing arm during defensive evaluations with a strong lower half.

A 6-foot-1, 165-pound very lean and projectable frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an upright, balanced, and even setup with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a smooth laod and slight arm bar before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path with bat speed. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach, mostly barrles, 86 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.16 60. Defensively, shows advanced, clean and confident actions with developing hands and quick feet, throwing with a big crow hop. Throws with a full arm stroke coming through a high- slot. Shows some accuracy at 84 mph from the outfield.

A  6-foot-1, 165-pound long and lean frame with lots of room to add size and strength. On the mound, the right-hander works only from the stretch with a controlled tempo delivery and a high leg kick before gliding to the dish and finishing balanced. Arm action is clean, fluid, and controlled in the back before coming through an over the top slot. Fastball shows some downhill tilt at 76-79 mph, mostly strikes. Curveball shows rolling 12/6 action at 64-65 mph, some strikes. Changeup keeps its plane at 70-72 mph, mostly strikes.

9-9-18
A lean and projectable 6-foot, 153-pound frame. On the mound, the right-hander works from a controlled and deliberate delivery with a slight pause at the top of his high leg kick before gliding to the plate. Arm action is long in the back with a quick change of direction at the bottom of the arm stroke before coming through an over the top slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 77-79 mph, mostly strikes. Slider has slurvy shape and some depth at 62-63 mph. Curveball has near 12/6 shape at 60-61 mph. Changeup has some fade at 73-76 mph. In the game, Thompson induced four fly balls and punched out one, not allowing a hit.

A long, lean, and projectable 6-foot, 153-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly front foot heavy and open set-up. Uses a smooth load and short stride before launching his hands on a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a flat and middle of the field, some barrels, 82 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.01 60. Defensively, shows deliberate actions, stays behind the ball coming through it and getting rid of it quickly. Throws with a long arm stroke through an over the top slot with accuracy 81 mph from the outfield.