• Full name Thomas James Pham
  • Born 03/08/1988 in Las Vegas, NV
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 223 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Durango
  • Debut 09/09/2014
  • Drafted in the 16th round (496th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006 (signed for $325,000).
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    While Las Vegas has exploded in population, its status as a baseball hotbed has receded a bit in recent years. Pham is the best of a thin crop this year, and ranks as both the best hitting prospect and best pitching prospect in Nevada. Scouts and college coaches are split on which position suits him best, though Pham has been clear in discussions with scouts and the press that he prefers to hit. On the mound, he has more present ability despite his inexperience, showing easy velocity in the 90-92 mph range and a feel for a slider that could be a plus pitch. Offensively, he won't stay at shortstop in pro ball, and his bat may allow him to move either to third, to take advantage of his arm strength, or to second. He reminded one scout of the Diamondbacks' Scott Hairston for his strong frame, the way the ball jumps off his bat--and his seeming indifference to playing defense. He's an above-average runner who can cover 60 yards in 6.7 seconds. Questions about Pham's maturity--he wavered on his college choice, orally committing to Arizona before signing with Cal State Fullerton--should not be enough to drop him out of the first five rounds.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014
  • Rated Best Outfield Arm in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012
  • Rated Best Outfield Arm in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011

Career Transactions

  • Kansas City Royals activated CF Tommy Pham.
  • Kansas City Royals claimed CF Tommy Pham off waivers from St. Louis Cardinals.
  • St. Louis Cardinals designated CF Tommy Pham for assignment.
  • St. Louis Cardinals activated CF Tommy Pham.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers traded 3B Miguel Vargas, SS Alexander Albertus, SS Jeral Perez and a player to be named later or cash considerations to the Chicago White Sox for RHP Michael Kopech; Chicago White Sox traded RHP Erick Fedde, OF Tommy Pham and cash considerations to the St. Louis Cardinals; St. Louis Cardinals traded SS Tommy Edman and RHP Oliver Gonzalez to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Chicago White Sox activated CF Tommy Pham from the 10-day injured list.
  • Chicago White Sox sent CF Tommy Pham on a rehab assignment to ACL White Sox.
  • Chicago White Sox placed CF Tommy Pham on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 3, 2024. Left ankle sprain.
  • Chicago White Sox selected the contract of CF Tommy Pham from Charlotte Knights.
  • Charlotte Knights activated CF Tommy Pham.
  • CF Tommy Pham assigned to Charlotte Knights.
  • Chicago White Sox signed free agent CF Tommy Pham to a minor league contract.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks activated CF Tommy Pham.
  • New York Mets traded CF Tommy Pham and cash to Arizona Diamondbacks for SS Jeremy Rodriguez.
  • New York Mets traded CF Tommy Pham and cash to Arizona Diamondbacks for SS Jeremy Rodriguez.
  • New York Mets signed free agent CF Tommy Pham.
  • New York Mets activated CF Tommy Pham.

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