Hes a guy I learn from.. I feel like in the moment, you dont really hear the noise or anything like that. He needs to be in the flow of the game for his best performance. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Dodgers' Trayce Thompson: Inks one-year deal. I feel like these last couple years, really starting back in 19, has been a journey towards that.. But in my opinion, I wasnt very good.. Like, thats my brother, man! But then, he proudly noted, his collection always has featured more Dodger blue than anything else. He wore Number 21, his oldest brother Mychels jersey number with the Cavs, and seemed to have staked his claim to a piece of the Dodgers bright future. I do think the numbers versus left will correct itself a little bit and hopefully the numbers versus right dont self-correct either. I knew they were going to win Game 6, Trayce Thompson said. But his tryout lasted six games and he was DFAd again. You can meet us on the third hole or whatever. But at the same time, I dont play this game to play Triple-A baseball. Free Agent: 2026, More Trayce Thompson Pages at Baseball Reference, 2022 Dodgers He was added to the active roster. I want to be here, I want to be a Dodger, and I want to solidify a role and everything, he said. I probably shouldnt be talking about this, but we can get physical and were not gonna get hurt, because we know each other, Trayce says. Latest on Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Klay was gutted when Trayce got the news about his back, but it only was when he faced his own adversitymissing consecutive seasons with a torn ACL and then a torn Achillesthat he fully understood his brothers grueling stretch. Hes not sure how long hell be there, but Thompson is confident he belongs in the majors. The Dodgers, his son excitedly blurted out. Thompson signed a minor-league deal with Detroit on May 19, the day after his brother scored 15 points and was plus-20 in 34 minutes against the Dallas Mavericks in a Game 1 win of the NBAs Western Conference Finals. But getting a lot of at-bats in front of us, I think, is helpful.. The next year, Thompson was designated for assignment at the end of spring training, which led to a chaotic period in his career. His time with the Dodgers was on the clock too. But once he arrived, Thompson thrived. A 6-foot-4, 200-pound outfielder, Thompson has terrific bat speed, and his future power potential is exciting. As a result, Thompson rarely checks the schedule more than a few days ahead of time. It was his dream to put the Dodger uniform on again., Mychal added: It was an answer to my prayers.. When youre 31 at Triple A, you can see that sometimes. It's why the Dodgers outfielder has been watching old video of. Theres a lot more room to grow.. There was an elementary school behind their new Southern California house, and they spent the whole summer on the campuss fields and courts. Klay is 13 months older and they were always close. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Hernndez: Dodgers should trade for Juan Soto and avoid mistake Angels made with Mike Trout, MLB to Congress: Without our antitrust exemption, players and fans lose, Another Trevor Bauer defamation suit is thrown out, Who could replace Gavin Lux? Dan Hayes is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Minnesota Twins. He was someone we watched closely and always rooted for.. After being cut by the team two years later, he struggled to find another steady home in the majors, bouncing around eight organizations as a journeyman Class AAA player. Over the 11 minutes of discussion, Roberts said that Justin Turner, who had been dealing with abdominal tightness, wouldnt play the rest of the series at Coors Field after missing six of the clubs previous seven games. It's not empty numbers, either, as Thompson has repeatedly come through . I just got traded.. [19] The White Sox designated Thompson for assignment on June 22, 2018. T rayce Thompson was the difference Friday, both at the plate and in the field. And as closer Craig Kimbrel labored to lock down the save in the ninth, it was Thompson's tremendous running catch in foul territory that sealed the victory. I thought about Trayce every day, to be honest, Klay says. From award-winning writing and photography to binge-ready videos to electric live events, GQ meets millions of modern men where they live, creating the moments that create conversations. [14] Ultimately, he played in 95 games for the Oklahoma City club and 27 for the Dodgers. Get stats, Statcast data, projections, articles, fantasy rankings, gifs and more for Trayce Thompson on Pitcher List. Mychal was delighted. I'm really excited for him to finally get his taste of postseason baseball, Klay says. His mental approach is different and several swing adjustments over the years have him better prepared to do damage on high fastballs. 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 People always talk about that or give me crap or heckle me. But thats on me. 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. Thompson played in 88 games for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, hitting .233 with 21 home runs and 63 RBI's. One of those doubles was particularly memorable -- it was a clutch two-bagger at Dodger Stadium last Sunday with his brother, Warriors guard and four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson, on hand to celebrate. Surely, there have been contributions where you might least expect them. Have you subscribed to ourYouTube Channelyet? Youre just trying to make the play, and lucky for us, we came out on the right side of it.. I think it's a compliment. Trayce tells me hes always felt a similar calm in high-leverage spots. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. He has also played for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers liked Thompson, who grew up in Orange County, enough to ask for his inclusion in a three-team trade that offseason that brought Todd Frazier to the White Sox from the Cincinnati Reds. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. [10], Thompson was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on March 27, 2018. Trayce Thompson takes batting practice during a workout ahead of Game 1 of the National League Division Series. This guy battled through a strenuous rehab right when his career was taking off and then had to go back down to the minors and do it all over again. Jackson-Davis scored 23 points with 10 rebounds . Additionally, RHP Austin Adams has been transferred to the 60-Day IL. Every hair on my body stood up, the former Lakers center recalled recently. Fridays win was a case in point. And in what has since become his longest big-league stint since 2018, Trayce has flashed his trademark power its a small sample size, but his .523 slugging percentage is among the best on the team and coupled strong outfield defense with newfound consistency at the plate. [26] He had seven hits in 28 at bats over 15 games. For now, simply being back in the majors and with the Dodgers, especially has been a fulfilling first step. Hes absolutely terrible with his phone. It's nothing new. Data Provided By [11] When his injury did not respond to treatment, he underwent an X-Ray which revealed that he had multiple fractures in his back,[12] which kept him out of action for the rest of the season. On a 1-0 pitch, the kid they used to call Bamm-Bamm sends a fastball 424 feet into the left field bleachers giving the Dodgers a 9-4 lead. His two-run homer to center in the second inning gave the Dodgers an early 4-0 lead. [21], On December 1, 2018, Thompson signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians, who released him on August 2, 2019. He doesnt hesitate. When you hurt your back, its just such a flip of the coin. As he worked his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury that ended his 2019 Finals run, Klay Thompson tore his Achilles tendon in November 2020. I think Im the straightest shooter in the family, Trayce says. Favorite Player: Clayton Kershaw Do you have a blog? It was all in slow motion for him, though.\n\nI dont know if it was just because it was at the end of the game or whatever, but I didnt feel fast running for it, said Thompson. In one regard, the 31-year-old is in the opposite boat as Taylor. I know I had a step in the right direction last year for myself and my career, helping this team, Thompson said. The bridge of the song sounds a lot like what Trayce had to say to USA Today's Bob Nightengale . It would be different if I was limited or really not the same type of athlete. Shortly after, however, Mychals phone rang. Put another way, his strikeout rate was slightly higher than that of Chris Taylor, whom LA manager Dave Roberts . Hes earned some opportunities, so Im trying to get him in there when I can.. I just lived out of one big suitcase, he said with a self-deprecating laugh. 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. Stop being surprised! Trayce Thompson discusses the last play of the game and his two-run homer off Chad Kuhl in the second inning. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Thompson was supposed to hold down the fort; now hes a lock for an important role in October. Trayce Thompson, who joined the team yesterday in Cincinnati but wasn't activated, is officially being put on the roster. Trayce was on the other end of the line. Baseball IQ seems out the roof! ; High School Santa Margarita Catholic High School; Debut August 4, 2015; Born March 15, 1991 in Los Angeles, CA USA; BR page. Bad habits formed by initially playing through the injury led to a big drop in offensive performance. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Trayce tells me about heading north again last offseason and playing 3-on-3 games: Trayce, Klay, and Zaza Pachulia facing off against Mychel, a Warriors coach, and a childhood friend. After last years season-long struggle to find consistency off the bench, its a luxury for the Dodgers to be able to give Mookie a day off once in a while and know they have a player like Thompson ready to take his place. Trayce Thompson had 56 hits last season and 173 hits over his career. To Thompson, its another reminder of how much his career has changed over the last year and why hes wary of not squandering his second lease on life in the big leagues. 13 years in, his hard work is finally bearing fruit. Several valleys later, Thompson is back in L.A. and making the most of his return to the majors. 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. Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 3, 2023. He produced a solid season at Triple-A Columbus, hitting 24 homers, but never had an opportunity with Cleveland and was released Aug. 1. And its why he didnt sound fully satisfied Thursday, even in light of last years breakout campaign. He sits down on a too-small folding chair, and I cant help but notice his sneakersKobe 5s, the LA Edition. But hes unsure how much longer hes willing to continue chasing the dream and understands the realities of being a 31-year-old at Triple A. Since 1957, GQ has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond. I dont think Id be in that spot now if I didnt go through those few years.. Ive certainly looked at him as inspiration. He signed with San Diego after the lockout ended and immediately produced at Triple-A El Paso, which earned him a promotion in late April when Wil Myers was injured. He just plays as fast as possible, so he makes some stupid moves., Sibling relationships are messy, so I prod: can an ultra-competitive younger brother not feel any jealousy about a sibling outshining him? (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) "Coming up, you always think you're. But as the 31-year-old reflected on his performance this winter, he fixated on areas where his game could improve ways he could cement his place on the Dodgers roster more permanently. Trayce grins. Klay, of course, was second on Golden State with 230 minutes played in the NBA Finals and averaged 19 points per game in the postseason. Trayce Thompson made last year. Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson will represent Team Great Britain in the WBC, sources say. 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. Thompson continued to play well for the Dodgers, belting 13 homers and playing good defense for a team with World Series aspirations, until he fractured two vertebrae in his lower back in July 2016 and missed the rest of the season. [7] He hit his first major league home run on August 11 against Hector Santiago. It's not because of who he is in the world now. When I bring up his brothers meme-worthy China tour he starts laughing and shakes his head. Find out more. When he finally picks up, though, he cant wait to talk about Trayce. Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. For Trayce, that meant doing a deep dive on his declining performance, trying to pinpoint where he had gone astray. Kid was born in July. But Trayce has done a great job. So, it just feels right. 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Trayce Nikolas Thompson (born March 15, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). I don't get bothered by it. He wears Dodger blue leggings under shorts and a matching long-sleeve top. [4] Thompson spent the entire 2013 season at Double-A Birmingham where he hit .229 in 507 at bats. Trayce said Klay came to him for advice about how he had dealt with the disappointment of his back injury and how he coped with the mental struggles of a long-term rehab. Hes got a great work ethic and belief in himself and hes not going to give up. We would be there all day, man, playing catch or shooting hoops. I am not waiting., I ask about a quote he gave a reporter in 2015 about the morning ESPN ran with a false report that hed been traded to Oakland. Not only is Klay part of the organization, their oldest brother, Mychel, became a coach earlier in the year. It was a long night, but it was one of the best nights of my life.. 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