Mike Thompson
| IP | 107 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.299 |
| WHIP | 1.486 |
| BB/9 | 3.112 |
| SO/9 | 3.364 |
- Full name Michael Paul Thompson
- Born 11/06/1980 in Walsh, CO
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Lamar
- Debut 05/17/2006
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Drafted in the 5th round (172nd overall) by the San Diego Padres in 1999.
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LHP Brad Stiles and RHP Michael Thompson are the best pitchers at Lamar High since current big leaguer Scott Elarton pitched there in 1994. Thompson's development is at an early stage and he also has hit 90.
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Because the Padres drafted four pitchers in the first round of the 1999 draft, fifth-rounder Thompson received little notice. His 8-14, 5.87 record as a pro hasn't garnered much attention either, though he did lead Pioneer League champion Idaho Falls with six victories last summer. He's a product of Lamar (Colo.) High, the alma mater of the Astros' Scott Elarton. Thompson has better stuff than his statistics would indicate, as he's already capable of throwing 90-93 mph with a loose, easy arm action. He's still trying to put the rest of his game together. He's working on a slider, curveball and changeup and has been vulnerable to walks and home runs. He got a brief trial at Fort Wayne to begin 2000, and he'll head back there again this year.
