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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Thompson attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Chris Taylor is nearing a return from a foot fracture. An X-ray a few weeks later revealed two fractured vertebrae, an injury that brought his season to an end. Trayce Thompson was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA). He spent six-plus seasons in the minors before reaching the majors. Its something that I want to be the guy versus lefties So theres a lot of work to do., I know I had a step in the right direction last year for myself and my career, helping this team. Hes absolutely terrible with his phone. Follow Dan on Twitter @DanHayesMLB, Trayce Thompson previously played with the Dodgers for parts of two seasons before he was designated for assignment. It felt like he was back home. (Age 24-142d, us. [10], On May 19, 2022, Thompson signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers,[30] however they traded him back to the Dodgers on June 20 for cash considerations. That was going to be Craigs last hitter, so we needed every bit of that.. He aggravated a back injury that July. Hes smart enough to know that, one piece of value that he can add for our club, is to be more productive versus left-handed pitching.. While discussing his opportunity with the British team Thompson has never been to the U.K., but is hoping the squad can squeak out a win or two to help grow the game there he mentioned that hed previously been approached to represent the country in WBC qualifiers in the spring of 2020. [10] He was placed on the disabled list on July 16 with a sore back. After stops in L.A., Oakland, Chicago, San Diego, and a half dozen minor league teams, Trayce is back with the Dodgers, where he has found an MLB home. Fridays win was a case in point. When I bring up his brothers meme-worthy China tour he starts laughing and shakes his head. It's why the Dodgers outfielder has been watching old video of. Dodgers @ Padres. [10], On March 13, 2022, Thompson signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. The biggest focus has been improving against left-handed pitching. But the Dodgers outfielder is finally where he wants to be. . Coming up, you always think youre gonna be with one team, he conceded. September 1, 2022 September 1, 2022. "It sounds . I dont think Id be in that spot now if I didnt go through those few years.. The promotion marks only the third major-league stint for Thompson in four chaotic seasons. Biographical Information []. It was a long night, but it was one of the best nights of my life.. Born: Simona Thompson (his best friend) Connie Morrison (his ex-best friend) Tracy Hodges (his genderbent counterpart) The Yankees claimed him April 3 and almost immediately waived him. After signing with the Padres this spring and getting released following just six MLB games, Trayce was back in the minors, excelling for the Detroit Tigers triple-A affiliate in his latest bid to revive his career. (Chris Williams / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images), The Thompson brothers, Mychel, Klay and Trayce, pose for a photo after last Thursdays game. He wears Dodger blue leggings under shorts and a matching long-sleeve top. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. He has also played for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the San Diego Padres. He quickly realized if the NBA Finals went that long the Boston Celtics had a 2-1 series lead Game 6 would be played in Boston. Hes headed back to the major leagues. From there, it was Rookie Ball, and then stints in Kannapolis, then Winston-Salem, and finally Charlotte, North Carolina. He came back from two major injuries when a lot of people counted him out and didnt know if he was gonna be who he is or whatever. I feel like these last couple years, really starting back in 19, has been a journey towards that.. Meet Anna Kleinsorge: Details About Ryan Leaf Future Wife. Thompson played in 88 games for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, hitting .233 with 21 home runs and 63 RBI's. He is outplaying Gallo and Taylor. Hell have the opportunity, like never before, to step outside that Klay Thompson-sized shadow hes lived under this last decade. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. Those were the best memories of my life., Mychel, then 15, was a boy scout according to Trayce, but he and Klay would get in trouble. But he was also aware his career was on the brink. [5] The White Sox promoted Thompson to the major leagues on August 3, 2015,[6] and he made his debut the next day. Last year, the right-handed-hitting Thompson had unusually stark reverse splits, doing significantly better against right-handed pitching (.308 batting average, 1.010 OPS) than left-handers (.174 average, .621 OPS). He was added to the active roster. On February 2, 2020, he signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Oh no, Mychal thought. When you play for a team like the Dodgers, its time to produce, Thompson said. Trayce, meanwhile, has helped answer some of the Dodgers midseason problems. The outfielder compiled a .256 average with 13 homers, 41 RBI, 36 runs and four stolen bases over 219 at-bats with the Padres and Dodgers . Ill say, Tee times at nine o'clock, Klay, Trayce says. Learned to be efficient with my packing.. An outfielder who wasnt even on the roster until late June after being acquired for cash considerations from the Tigers has become one of the key cogs in a Dodgers juggernaut that continues rolling unimpeded toward a ninth National League West title in 10 years. Season 2022. When he finally picks up, though, he cant wait to talk about Trayce. And the team that, over the last month, has given him a long-awaited opportunity back in the majors. I remember when I first got to the big leagues, these environments didn't seem like too much for me. EVANSTON, Ill. - Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson played a key role in Indiana's comeback effort on Wednesday night against Northwestern. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. So I had no excuse but to do everything I can to get back [to the majors] and reestablish myself.. So I feel like all the stars kind of lined up.. He also had many self talks, trying to replenish his psyche with confidence and conviction.. A week later, Trayce homered in Toledos quick 10-4 win at Worcester. I was really inconsistent. But the way I looked at it was, its gonna be intense, its gonna help me prepare for the season and its just down the road. But Im glad it happened because I needed to figure out who I was going to be. Roberts answered questions about the continued struggles of Max Muncy, who entered Fridays contest hitting .158/.307/.302 on the season. When he got his license, he would drive me to high school and we'd be late every day, Trayce says. Since 2018, Thompson, who previously played for the Dodgers from 2016 to 2017, has been designated for assignment five times, granted free agency three times, claimed off waivers and traded twice and released once. Regardless, when hes in there I feel good. There was a time Thompson thought hed be with the Dodgers for the long haul. This week, that process led Thompson to watching old film of his rookie season with the Chicago White Sox in 2015, when his ability to punish left-handers originally helped him break into the league. Before that, he covered the Angels, the Kings and almost everything else the L.A. sports scene had to offer. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee that players could lose job opportunities if baseball loses its antitrust exemption. It was really frustrating, especially in the middle of the season to not know what was going on and being thrown out in the fire of the major leagues. People always talk about that or give me crap or heckle me. 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. Starting tonight, when the Dodgers open their first-round playoff series against the San Diego Padres, Trayce will have a chance to play a pivotal role for a team for whom anything less than a World Series championship will constitute a failure. Klay tells me how proud he was of Trayces big-league debut with the White Sox in 2015, but more than that, he remembers him hitting his stride in his rookie year on the 2016 Dodgers. I knew they were going to win Game 6, Trayce Thompson said. Favorite Moment: Kirk Gibson's homer will always have a place, but Kershaw's homer on Opening Day 2013 might be the winner. Though we have to kind of watch it with Klay now., The brothers love to competeTrayce tells me hes seen Klay break golf clubs and countless video game controllers. [3], Thompson was added to the White Sox' 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But getting a lot of at-bats in front of us, I think, is helpful.. I thought about Trayce every day, to be honest, Klay says. To get two rings. His next couple years werent much better: A self-admitted disaster in 2018, when he batted just .117 in 51 games with the As and White Sox; a mediocre 2019 season with Clevelands triple-A affiliate; and a pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign spent entirely at the Diamondbacks alternate training site. Gallo hasnt impressed me Trace Thompson has alot going on. [3], On May 11, 2021, Thompson was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. That opportunity enticed the outfielder, too. His oldest brother played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He likes his newfound perspective on the game and understands why the clich control what you can control is important. [28] On May 10, he was designated for assignment but he declined the assignment and elected free agency. When their father got the Lakers announcing gig right before Klay started high school, the family relocated to Los Angeles and the three brothers became inseparable. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I had too much sense of urgency, probably tried to to do too much, Thompson said. Trayce remembers driving from Irvine, Calif., to the Bay Area that night to support the brother hed always thought of as Iron Man, unsure of what to say. The Cubs acquired him from Arizona in May 2021 and he had a fantastic season at Triple-A Iowa. 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Hed always been doing his own thing and baseballs nonstop calendar never afforded him a chance to be there. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational Weather Report: Conditions to Affect Play? Additionally, RHP Austin Adams has been transferred to the 60-Day IL. I ask Trayce what would it feel like to win a ring with this Dodgers team the same year his brother won his fourth. DENVER -- Prior to Friday nights 5-4 victory over the Rockies at Coors Field, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed a smorgasbord of topics with the media, ranging from injuries to slumping sluggers to the value of batting average in the era of advanced metrics. But sometimes the game doesnt love you back. A Southland native who attended Santa Margarita High in Orange County, Thompson was drafted by the White Sox in the second round in 2009, then traded to the Dodgers after a successful MLB debut in 2015. Data Provided By Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. This season, Thompson, who played six games for the San Diego Padres in April and May, is batting a combined .305/.365/.721 with 17 homers in 170 plate appearances at Triple A. The next year, Thompson was designated for assignment at the end of spring training, which led to a chaotic period in his career. [27] His contract was selected from Triple A El Paso on April 28. Thats what it comes down to.. Trayce is Klays younger brother by one year. It would be different if I was limited or really not the same type of athlete. That equity, hes earned, Roberts said. Tennis DFS Projections and Ownership for DraftKings and FanDuel, PGA DFS Optimizer Picks Arnold Palmer Invitational: Jordan Spieth at a Ball Striking Venue is a Lock. 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. Like, thats my brother, man! (His) perseverance, mental toughness and belief continuing to believe in himself and setting the goals to get to the majors and stay, he said. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. He spent the entire season at the alternate site. Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 3, 2023. His beard is close-trimmed, and his forehead is shaded by a Dodgers hat. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. [13], After recovering from his injuries, Thompson was optioned to the Oklahoma City Dodgers to begin the 2017 season, but was called up to the parent club partway through the season. Trayce Thompson is batting .295 with three home runs and 15 RBIs in 29 games during his current stint with the Dodgers. Rocco's Uncle is a nickname for Trayce Thompson. By Dan Hayes. Trayce tells me hes always felt a similar calm in high-leverage spots. But I always knew I was capable of being here.. Seeing him go after it day by day I was so proud and happy for him.. I feel like Im in a good spot physically and mentally to do that. Motivated to prove he still was a viable player, Thompson said he focused more than ever headed into 2019. Find out more. Although the athlete has not opened up much about his relationship, it is known that he has been with Jillian for quite a long now. Hes been this way since he was a teenager, Trayce tells me. [3] On September 14, 2021, the Cubs selected Thompson's contract. I feel like in the moment, you dont really hear the noise or anything like that. In fact, if you had to choose one weakness for Thompson, it has been his performance against lefties (just a .555 OPS). Kid was born in July. [10], Thompson was traded back to the White Sox on April 19, in return for cash considerations. Even though hes clutch, it feels like hes more productive in 7, 8 or 9th batting order. It was all in slow motion for him, though. Jeff has a degree in English from Brigham Young University. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Mychal immediately recognized the significance, knowing all too well the sentiments his son had with the organization the blue keepsakes hed saved in their storage unit for all those years. He's also the co-host of the Locked On Dodgers podcast, a daily podcast that brings the smart fan's perspective on our Boys in Blue. On Monday, the Dodgers traded for Thompson, who had an upcoming opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with Detroit. When he received the itinerary for the upcoming road trip on June 9, Thompson noticed Toledo played its next series at Triple-A Worcester, just up the road from Boston. Trayce Nikolas Thompson Status: Active Nickname: Rocco's Uncle Born: 3/15/1991 in Los Angeles, CA Draft: 2009, Chicago White Sox, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 61 High School: Santa Margarita. @will_smith30 talks about Trayce Thompson's impact on the team and offensive production. Hes made the most of his opportunity, with the most recent example coming in two consequential moments Friday. Its the club with which, six years ago, he experienced the peak of his career. So, it just feels right. Through 80 games, Trayce hit 13 homers and had batted as high as third in the lineup. T rayce Thompson was the difference Friday, both at the plate and in the field. And its why he didnt sound fully satisfied Thursday, even in light of last years breakout campaign. Thompson also took extra time to weigh his decision, conscious that he is still jockeying for playing time in the Dodgers crowded outfield even if hes all but assured of breaking camp with the team. Im glad Im in the spot I am now. Its a little daunting, he said, to see all the different colors.. May 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm ET 1 min read. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. And then another right before this renaissance in LA? Jack Harris covers the Dodgers for the Los Angeles Times. So it goes for the Dodgers, who, despite the adversity, have won 22 of their last 26 games. 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. As long as that opportunity is within my grasp and I can knock the door down and control my own destiny, kind of like I did earlier this season with San Diego, Im going to bet on myself. Dodgers Trayce Thompson gestures toward the stands after hitting a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies on July 4 at Dodger Stadium. [15], On April 3, 2018, Thompson was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees[16] and then two days later was claimed again, this time by the Oakland Athletics. Sure, I was as talented as everybody. Thompson was supposed to hold down the fort; now hes a lock for an important role in October. I cant speak right now to what the role is gonna look like on opening day, what its gonna look like in the middle of the season But were gonna need him.. It might seem like a surprisingly harsh self-evaluation from a player who not only batted .268 with 13 home runs, 39 RBIs and a sterling .901 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in 74 games with the Dodgers but did so after languishing in the minor leagues for most of the previous half-decade. Roberts also provided an update on a rehabbing Chris Taylor, who is still a ways from returning to the lineup. In many ways, theyve been the defining mementos of Trayce Thompsons transient career path. Having Trayce comfortable, knowing his surroundings, I think that gave him the best chance to perform from the get-go, Roberts said. When the Dodgers acquired outfielder Trayce Thompson from the Tigers in late June, his role was pretty clear: help hold down the fort while Mookie Betts was on the injured list with a fractured rib. Im very motivated to prove myself at the major leagues. Then, as a senior in high school, Trayce quit the team and played his first full season of high school baseball. Mychal and Klaywith their combined 6 championship rings and respective eccentric social media presencescast a long shadow. I was trying to make a team.. Its been a mental grind.. Have you subscribed to ourYouTube Channelyet? 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. Its not hard to suspect that Trayce has been successful for reasons beyond pure athletic skill. Follow us on our Sideaction Twitter handle, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest on sports and pop culture news across the web! 13 years in, his hard work is finally. Their father puts it this way: Trayce was a happy-go-lucky kid, and the only naughty thing Klay would do was sneak off into the garage and make firecrackers.. Despite the setbacks, he didnt contemplate retirement. He noticed that, back then, he set up a little farther away from the plate. What benefitaside from the height and the access to coachingdid the kids get being raised by an NBA champ? I think it's a compliment. His time with the Dodgers was on the clock too. Dodgers' Trayce Thompson gets another shot at MLB dream. I'm really excited for him to finally get his taste of postseason baseball, Klay says. Looks Like Klay Thompson Took His New Girlfriend to Mexico https://t.co/eMgW9Uoph1, SideAction (@SideActionHQ) August 11, 2021. I'd have to sprint from the car to my class. Save for the social media presence, his brother is still the exact same dude. He developed quick bonds in his new clubhouse, even moving in with Joc Pederson, Corey Seager and Alex Wood. Again, Klay provided some familial motivation. Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte. 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. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. All the Under-$20 Style, Tech, and Home Goods We're Feeling This March, 35 Alarmingly Good Watch Deals to Upgrade Your Wrist, Fellas, You're About to Blow Your Rent Money at the SSENSE Sale, Brooklyn Nets Sharpshooter Yuta Watanabe Is Thriving on the NBA's Most Chaotic Team, The #1 Ranked NBA Snitch Ref Just Wants To Keep Hoops Honest. Home Fan Central BETA Games Anime Movies TV Video . August 4, 2015 As Bill Plunkett writes in the Orange County Register, the Dodgers expected Thompson to be solid, but no one expected him to be as good as he has been, including manager Dave Roberts. When they suffered some injuries in the outfield, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said the team immediately targeted the right-handed slugger. Its the hottest day of the year at Dodger Stadium and ESPNs in town for Sunday Night Baseball. Fridays homer was his fourth in 79 at-bats for Los Angeles, and in the month of July, hes hitting .305 with five doubles, a triple and three homers. When Mookie Betts went down with a rib injury in June, Los Angeles brought in Thompson as a short-term replacement to fill the gap . For all this stuff to line up, it just felt so meant to be. So this spring, hes trying to find a happy medium, confident that the right setup will allow him to succeed against pitchers of either hand. And while Trayce says Klays better than him on the court, he's not better than me at anything other than basketball. Nothing else? [18] He had one hit in seven at-bats in three games for the Athletics. Trayce grins. Trayce, right, with brothers Klay and Mychel in 2017. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [3] In 2012, Thompson moved up through the White Sox farm system starting with the Winston-Salem Dash of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League, then moved up to the Birmingham Barons of the Class AA Southern League and the Charlotte Knights of the Class AAA International League. Trayce Thompson Thompson is probably going to get the first crack at that job with the team not making any additions. Trayce Nikolas Thompson Bats Right, Throws Right; Height 6' 3", Weight 210 lb. I 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. Perhaps it meant more because Trayce was celebrating his big brothers first title after the long mental and physical grind that sidelined Klay for nearly three years. Klays younger brother had a child this past Summer. Trayce Thompson girlfriend Klay Thompson Mother Julie Thompson Julie Thompson Julie Leslie Thompson aka Julie Thompson is the beautiful and proud mother of NBA shooting guard Klay Thompson who is currently a player for the Golden State Warriors. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:02PM. As a result, Thompson rarely checks the schedule more than a few days ahead of time. [20] In 48 games in the majors, he hit .116 with three home runs and nine RBI. I think were all surprised by it. Favorite Player: Clayton Kershaw Next months WBC will present another unique opportunity for Thompson, who was eligible to play for Team Britain because of his fathers heritage in the Bahamas a commonwealth nation still associated with the United Kingdom. See the receipts below: Trayce is Klay's younger brother by one year. But once he arrived, Thompson thrived. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Mychal played for the Los Angeles Lakers and currently works in sports radio. And then, of course, theres the Klay of it all. Trayce is currently in the Chicago Cubs organization. We would be there all day, man, playing catch or shooting hoops. Wasnt there a tinge of resentment when Klay won a ring right before his MLB debut? Deadmau5 Wife: Is He Married To Kelly Zimmerman? [10] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018. The bridge of the song sounds a lot like what Trayce had to say to USA Today's Bob Nightengale . [10], Thompson was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on March 27, 2018. [24] 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. Trayce wasnt the only member of the Thompson family experiencing adversity at the time. Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes, one of his closest friends, ran over to Thompson last Tuesday when they clinched the NL West title, gave him a long, emotional embrace and said:How cool is this? Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. This is baseball, not basketball, so a half-decade moving up isnt rareGriffey and ARod of the those Thompson childhood Mariners teams being notable exceptions. Jillian Doors; Community. Trayce was a project, according to Baseball Prospectus, but he eventually climbed his way to Baseball Americas #5 prospect in the White Sox organization. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 1.9 3.3 AB 219 782 H 56 173 HR 13 39 BA .256 .221 R 36 111 RBI 41 109 SB 4 15 OBP .353 .303 Their talks, however, were impactful for Trayce too. Coming up, you always think youre gonna be with one team. 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. Jeff was born into a Dodgers family in Southern California and is now raising a Dodgers family of his own in Utah. But in my opinion, I wasnt very good. And he stows the old bat bag in his familys storage unit, adding to a collection that now feels like a kaleidoscope of discarded baseball relics. Thompson said he wants to minimize his weaknesses, including . Hes just Klay.. 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