BA GRADE
45
Risk: High
Born: Aug. 28, 1993. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 210. Drafted: Miami, 2015 (4th round). Signed by: Cesar Aranguren.
Injuries sidetracked Thompson in college—he had two shoulder surgeries and another for thoracic outlet syndrome—but he has remained healthy as a pro. He advanced to Double-A Binghamton in 2017, where he hit a career-high 16 home runs and ranked fourth in the Eastern League with 29 doubles.
After scuffling out of the gate by hitting .193 through May 15, Thompson hit .286/.350/.479 with 14 home runs in his final 102 games. He drives the ball for power to all fields, and his flyball-oriented swing and high exit velocities should translate to more home run power as he maximizes his launch angle. Thompson is a poor runner, but shows solid-average range and hands at third base. After multiple labrum injuries, his arm might be short for every-day play at third.
The Mets laud Thompson for his leadership ability, while his above-average power plays versus both righthanders and lefthanders. He will take the next step to Triple-A Las Vegas in 2018.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
AVG |
G |
AB |
R |
H |
2015 |
Brooklyn (NYP) |
SS |
.218 |
59 |
206 |
22 |
45 |
2016 |
Columbia (SAL) |
LoA |
.294 |
61 |
228 |
45 |
67 |
|
St. Lucie (FSL) |
HiA |
.265 |
55 |
204 |
29 |
54 |
2017 |
Binghamton (EL) |
AA |
.263 |
133 |
476 |
62 |
125 |
Minor League Totals |
.261 |
308 |
1114 |
158 |
291 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
2015 |
Brooklyn (NYP) |
10 |
1 |
3 |
22 |
11 |
2016 |
Columbia (SAL) |
22 |
2 |
5 |
58 |
14 |
|
St. Lucie (FSL) |
12 |
0 |
6 |
37 |
15 |
2017 |
Binghamton (EL) |
29 |
1 |
16 |
68 |
40 |
Minor League Totals |
73 |
4 |
30 |
185 |
80 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
SO |
SB |
CS |
OBP |
SLG |
2015 |
Brooklyn (NYP) |
44 |
3 |
0 |
.268 |
.320 |
2016 |
Columbia (SAL) |
49 |
3 |
0 |
.344 |
.474 |
|
St. Lucie (FSL) |
41 |
3 |
0 |
.321 |
.412 |
2017 |
Binghamton (EL) |
92 |
8 |
6 |
.325 |
.429 |
Minor League Totals |
226 |
17 |
6 |
.318 |
.415 |
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