• Full name Trayce Nikolas Thompson
  • Born 03/15/1991 in Los Angeles, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Santa Margarita Catholic
  • Debut 08/04/2015
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (61st overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2009 (signed for $625,000).
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    Thompson is the son of Mychal Thompson, the former NBA star who played on several Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship clubs in the 1980s, and the bloodlines show. A 6-foot-4, 200-pound outfielder, Thompson has terrific bat speed, and his future power potential is exciting. He has a great frame that's both athletic and projectable, and his arm strength is impressive. The primary drawbacks are his instincts and feel for the game. He has the look of a player who is relatively new to baseball and is still learning the basics. He often hesitates in the outfield and won't attempt to throw out runners trying to advance, or will defer to other fielders on balls hit in the gaps. Thompson generates terrific bat speed, but his swing is long on the back end and his timing is affected by his habit of pulling out his front side too quickly. Thompson's selection in this draft would be made on potential alone. If he goes to UCLA, develops his skills and gains experience, he would likely be a much higher pick in 2012.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Chicago White Sox in 2014
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Chicago White Sox in 2014
  • Rated Best Power Prospect in the Carolina League in 2012
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Chicago White Sox in 2012

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Career Transactions

  • Chicago White Sox activated RF Trayce Thompson from the 60-day injured list.
  • sent RF Trayce Thompson on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Knights.
  • Chicago White Sox sent RF Trayce Thompson on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Knights.
  • Chicago White Sox traded RHP Lance Lynn and RHP Joe Kelly to Los Angeles Dodgers for RF Trayce Thompson, RHP Nick Nastrini and RHP Jordan Leasure.
  • Chicago White Sox placed RF Trayce Thompson on the 60-day injured list. Strained left oblique.
  • Chicago White Sox traded RHP Lance Lynn and RHP Joe Kelly to Los Angeles Dodgers for RF Trayce Thompson, RHP Nick Nastrini and RHP Jordan Leasure.
  • sent RF Trayce Thompson on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers sent RF Trayce Thompson on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers sent RF Trayce Thompson on a rehab assignment to ACL Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RF Trayce Thompson from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers placed RF Trayce Thompson on the 10-day injured list.
  • Great Britain activated RF Trayce Thompson.

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