Chris Taylor is nearing a return from a foot fracture. A week later, Trayce homered in Toledos quick 10-4 win at Worcester. After a dream resurgence in the major leagues last season, Trayce Thompson has even bigger goals in mind for 2023. Its something I never really thought could happen.. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Trayce is Klays younger brother by one year. Season 2022. The promotion marks only the third major-league stint for Thompson in four chaotic seasons. [31][32] Thompson remained on the Dodgers active roster the rest of the season, hitting .268 with 13 home runs and 39 RBI in 74 games. and having some guys not being consistent with the bat, having Trayce be there and perform has been a big lift to our lineup.. It really boiled down to not hitting the fastball versus lefties, he said. But sometimes the game doesnt love you back. Trayce Thompson had 13 home runs last season and 39 home runs over his career. Still, for Trayce, theres been no new trip to the storage unit lately; no signs hell need to soon pack his suitcase again. Several valleys later, Thompson is back in L.A. and making the most of his return to the majors. [29] In six games in the majors, he had one hit in 14 at-bats. (His) perseverance, mental toughness and belief continuing to believe in himself and setting the goals to get to the majors and stay, he said. Even though hes clutch, it feels like hes more productive in 7, 8 or 9th batting order. The trade-off, he noted, was that he felt more comfortable last season against right-handers, who could no longer get away with pounding the outer edge of the plate. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Klays younger brother had a child this past Summer. [10], On March 13, 2022, Thompson signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. Before that, he covered the Angels, the Kings and almost everything else the L.A. sports scene had to offer. I feel like Im in a good spot physically and mentally to do that. Who knows? All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. 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. 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. Thompson actually made the play look much easier than it was, thanks to a great jump off the bat and direct route to the ball. Thompson cleared waivers and elected free agency Saturday. He doesnt get in his Klay Zone. @will_smith30 talks about Trayce Thompson's impact on the team and offensive production. His time with the Dodgers was on the clock too. [10], Thompson was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on March 27, 2018. Stop being surprised! 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. He was added to the active roster. Its so cool to see your brothers achieve their dreams.. 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. The next year, Thompson was designated for assignment at the end of spring training, which led to a chaotic period in his career. Coming up, you always think youre gonna be with one team. His two-run homer to center in the second inning gave the Dodgers an early 4-0 lead. When I bring up his brothers meme-worthy China tour he starts laughing and shakes his head. He developed quick bonds in his new clubhouse, even moving in with Joc Pederson, Corey Seager and Alex Wood. Trayce Thompson had a .256 average last season and a .221 average over his career. All rights reserved. I think were all surprised by it. Hes a guy you cant bet against.. He made a strong impression when he was here, Friedman said. He sits down on a too-small folding chair, and I cant help but notice his sneakersKobe 5s, the LA Edition. On Monday, the Dodgers traded for Thompson, who had an upcoming opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with Detroit. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. The boys grew up in Portland, in a home dominated by sports: the nearby Seattle Mariners had Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson, and Alex Rodriguez and all three boys were smitten. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. But physically I felt fantastic. Trayce Thompson was a pleasant surprise for the Dodgers in 2022. Although Thompson got approval from the Dodgers to play the event which will keep him away from the teams camp for at least a week during group stage play at Chase Field in Phoenix his entry wasnt as straightforward as most. Trayce Thompson finishes up his round of batting practice a bit after noon and is drenched with sweat when he enters the media room in the bowels of Chavez Ravine. 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. All rights reserved. His two-run homer to center in the second inning gave the Dodgers an early 4-0 lead. Do you have a blog? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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.. Despite the setbacks, he didnt contemplate retirement. Put another way, his strikeout rate was slightly higher than that of Chris Taylor, whom LA manager Dave Roberts . Oh no, Mychal thought. For most families, a kid playing meaningful innings for the best team in baseball would be the apex. Hell have the opportunity, like never before, to step outside that Klay Thompson-sized shadow hes lived under this last decade. Its the club with which, six years ago, he experienced the peak of his career. 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. Its why the Dodgers outfielder has been watching old video of himself recently, trying to address an important hole in his approach against left-handed pitching. I know I had a step in the right direction last year for myself and my career, helping this team, Thompson said. Shortly after, however, Mychals phone rang. I had to dig deep, he said. The reason why Roberts prefaced his remarks by saying they would be somewhat redundant was because Thompson has been delivering since joining the Dodgers for his second stint with the team (having also played for them from 2016-17). Trayce Thompson Thompson is probably going to get the first crack at that job with the team not making any additions. Trayce Thompson and his fiance Jillian quietly had a baby, and now we have some photographic evidence of the Baby Thompson. [10] He was placed on the disabled list on July 16 with a sore back. 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. See the receipts below: Trayce is Klay's younger brother by one year. 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Like, thats my brother, man! He spent six-plus seasons in the minors before reaching the majors. You cant ask for anything better than this, to play here in L.A. for a great team like the Dodgers, who have a chance to get to the Series. Surely, there have been contributions where you might least expect them. I ask if Klay expects him to wear his signature Antas or if he gives him a special carve out for Kobes. Trayce Thompson discusses the last play of the game and his two-run homer off Chad Kuhl in the second inning. Help; FANDOM. 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. 20,976th in major league history) But he was also aware his career was on the brink. 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. 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. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. [24] Trayce Thompson Embed This Center Field Age: 31-332d Exp: 3.010 Years Bat/Throw: Right/Right Drafted: Round 2 (#61 overall), 2009 College: Santa Margarita Catholic HS Agent (s): (Wasserman) - More Dodgers - Active Contract Details Career Earnings Transactions Injuries Statistics 2023 Financial Rankings Cap Hit Cash Average #20 Center Field Follow us on our Sideaction Twitter handle, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest on sports and pop culture news across the web! The Yankees claimed him April 3 and almost immediately waived him. It felt like he was back home. [3] Before the 2013 season, Thompson was ranked the White Sox #2 prospect. Youre just trying to make the play, and lucky for us, we came out on the right side of it.. Klay currently has one baby in his life, that baby is his nephew, Baby Thompson. At the plate in the second, he launched the first pitch he saw from Rockies starter Chad Kuhl 430 feet to center. And as closer Craig Kimbrel labored to lock down the save in the ninth, it was Thompsons tremendous running catch in foul territory that sealed the victory. 13 years in, his hard work is finally bearing fruit. 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 . Did Trayce get hurt? We will play without you. It'd be the best year of our lives. Mychal played for the Los Angeles Lakers and currently works in sports radio. After leaving corporate America in 2014, he started doing it professionally. 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. Free Agent: 2026, More Trayce Thompson Pages at Baseball Reference, 2022 Dodgers the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [4] Thompson spent the entire 2013 season at Double-A Birmingham where he hit .229 in 507 at bats. Its not empty numbers, either, as Thompson has repeatedly come through in big situations. He has also played for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the San Diego Padres. 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. Have you subscribed to ourYouTube Channelyet? 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. Quit being surprised and play him more. He was traded to the Dodgers in June, filling the teams need for outfield defense and righthand hitting created by a string of injuries. It was his dream to put the Dodger uniform on again., Mychal Thompson, father of Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson. Biographical Information []. Thompson said he wants to minimize his weaknesses, including . 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. So I feel like all the stars kind of lined up.. Trayces road was different, and for good reason: making it in Major League Baseball comes down to luck, skill, stubbornness, and, most of all, timing. He had. But in my opinion, I wasnt very good.. I didnt play well, Thompson said of his first Dodgers stint. Home Fan Central BETA Games Anime Movies TV Video . During his previous career as an executive at a technology company, he began writing about baseball in his spare time. But in ping pong, I destroy him. Seeing his mental strength to go through all that and see the light at the end of the tunnel, its similar to what Ive had to go through, Trayce said. 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. If Trayce can stick around we might be going to another parade.. When they suffered some injuries in the outfield, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said the team immediately targeted the right-handed slugger. The minor-league baseball schedule offered Trayce Thompson a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate his . Youre just trying to make the play, and lucky for us, we came out on the right side of it.","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"ExternalEmbed","data":{"__typename":"ExternalEmbedContent","html":", "He's been unbelievable since he got here." Trayce Thompson was born in Los Angeles, CA. Trayce is the son of former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Mychal Thompson and the younger brother of current NBA player Klay Thompson. Hes a good chess player, but hes a reckless chess player. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee that players could lose job opportunities if baseball loses its antitrust exemption. Trayce Thompson tosses his bat after hitting a three-run home run against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 4 at Dodger Stadium. Trayce Thompson lays out for the grab to take away extra bases from Brandon Drury for the first out in the bottom of the 4th inning. From there, it was Rookie Ball, and then stints in Kannapolis, then Winston-Salem, and finally Charlotte, North Carolina. [7], On December 16, 2015, Thompson, along with Micah Johnson and Frankie Montas, were traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a three team trade that sent Todd Frazier to the White Sox and Jos Peraza, Brandon Dixon and Scott Schebler to the Cincinnati Reds. Trayce Nikolas Thompson (born March 15, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trayce Thompson Position: Outfielder Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-3 , 225lb (190cm, 102kg) Team: Los Angeles Dodgers (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 28 21 47 32 32 43 43 25 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. In fact, if you had to choose one weakness for Thompson, it has been his performance against lefties (just a .555 OPS). Trayces role for the rest of the season remains unclear. But getting a lot of at-bats in front of us, I think, is helpful.. I feel like I eventually would have gotten in a groove there, but it is what it is.. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. It would be awesome, man., Two week later, I ask Klay the same question. August 4, 2015 People always talk about that or give me crap or heckle me. Ive certainly looked at him as inspiration. 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. After two outfielders suffered injuries, Thompson was promoted in September. I feel like in the moment, you dont really hear the noise or anything like that. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. 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. Its a little daunting, he said, to see all the different colors.. Through 80 games, Trayce hit 13 homers and had batted as high as third in the lineup. Thompson started his baseball career in 2009 at the Rookie level with the Bristol White Sox and Great Falls Voyagers. [5] The White Sox promoted Thompson to the major leagues on August 3, 2015,[6] and he made his debut the next day. 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. Trayce was on the other end of the line. I didnt want to finish my career thinking that I didnt leave it all out there.. "It sounds . [3] In 2011, Thompson again played the whole season with Kannapolis hitting .241 in 519 at-bats, and was named to the mid-season SAL All-star team. They need guys to play well. Anybody got data on that? 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. He has also played for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the San Diego Padres. Not necessarily because of injury, but just because of performance and everything thats happened in my career. It's not just Thompson's path back to Los Angeles that is reminiscent of the famous Beatles song. In 146 plate appearances, Thompson is hitting .297/.384/.563 for a .946 OPS that is 58 percent better than league average. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Trayce nods along graciously as I overshare. He produced a solid season at Triple-A Columbus, hitting 24 homers, but never had an opportunity with Cleveland and was released Aug. 1. [18] He had one hit in seven at-bats in three games for the Athletics. [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. I wasnt gonna choose what Mikey liked, so I chose the opposite, he says.) I thought about Trayce every day, to be honest, Klay says. He is the brother of NBA players Klay Thompson and Mychel Thompson and the son . After bouncing between triple A and the big leagues in 2017, batting just .122 in 27 games, Thompson was designated for assignment by the team at the end of spring training the next year, claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees, then again by the Athletics two days later. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. BET $5 ON ANY PREGAME MONEYLINE AND GET $200 IF YOU WIN! The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Required fields are marked *. Hes headed back to the major leagues. Trayce had been fortunate enough to attend Klays return to the NBA on Jan. 9 after 941 days between games, a super emotional night he found fulfilling. Miguel Rojas left the Dodgers spring game Sunday with a right foot and calf cramp after limping into first base on a third-inning single against the Cubs. If only hed known what it would lead to. Hey, Dad, Trayce said. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Five days later, Trayce Thompson is celebrating a signature moment of his own. Trayce was good too, but baseball was his obsession. 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. In the seventh inning, Trayce was unexpectedly pulled from the game. I'm really excited for him to finally get his taste of postseason baseball, Klay says. In 146 plate appearances, Thompson is hitting .297/.384/.563 for a .946 OPS that is 58 percent better than league average. [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. But then, he proudly noted, his collection always has featured more Dodger blue than anything else. I learned so much just watching him, Trayce Thompson said. 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. 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 And while Trayce says Klays better than him on the court, he's not better than me at anything other than basketball. Nothing else? Trayce Hodges is a genderbent of Tracy Hodges. [27] His contract was selected from Triple A El Paso on April 28. As a result, Thompson rarely checks the schedule more than a few days ahead of time. Both of his older brothers are basketball players: Mychel played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2012, and Klay has played for the Golden State Warriors since 2011. Thompson was supposed to hold down the fort; now hes a lock for an important role in October. Trayce Thompson Is Grateful to Be Back in the Land of Stars A winding career has brought the 31-year-old outfielder back to Los Angeles, where he is playing a key role. Trayce Nikolas Thompson (born March 15, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). [1] He committed to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to play college baseball for the UCLA Bruins. Don't miss any of the Dodgers latest News, Rumors, and Exclusive Offers! (Courtesy of Trayce Thompson). 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.. In 2010, Thompson hit .229 in 210 at-bats. Now, at age 31, hes found a Major League runway with the Dodgers despite having been designated for assignment earlier this year by the Padres and playing at Triple-A Toledo for the Tigers. 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. 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. Gallo hasnt impressed me Trace Thompson has alot going on. [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. 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. [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. 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