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. Sure, I was as talented as everybody. us. Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte. I think it's a compliment. [26] He had seven hits in 28 at bats over 15 games. 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. Trayce Thompson was the difference Friday, both at the plate and in the field. 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. Ive certainly looked at him as inspiration. 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. In his big-league appearances in 2017, he batted .122 with a .483 OPS and two RBIs. [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. His time with the Dodgers was on the clock too. It was enough to get the 6'3" outfielder taken in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. I don't know what the complex is in America., It's so cool to think back to the days where we were in the backyard, he continues. Any time you can find a way to get there physically that made it extra special. BET $5 ON ANY PREGAME MONEYLINE AND GET $200 IF YOU WIN! Hes a good chess player, but hes a reckless chess player. 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 . 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. But Im glad it happened because I needed to figure out who I was going to be. The promotion marks only the third major-league stint for Thompson in four chaotic seasons. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He wears Dodger blue leggings under shorts and a matching long-sleeve top. 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). All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. (Mychel, the oldest, loved Griffey, so Trayce, three years younger, did too. The bridge of the song sounds a lot like what Trayce had to say to USA Today's Bob Nightengale . PHOENIX After a dream resurgence in the major leagues last season, Trayce Thompson has even bigger goals in mind for 2023. Come on, Dave. Trayce Thompson was born on March 15, 1991. Trayce Thompson had a .256 average last season and a .221 average over 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. I was really inconsistent. Manage Settings Trayce Thompson is happy to be back with the Dodgers even if his trip back to Los Angeles has been a long trek. After last years season-long struggle to find consistency off the bench, its a luxury for the Dodgers to be able to give Mookie a day off once in a while and know they have a player like Thompson ready to take his place. Not only is Klay part of the organization, their oldest brother, Mychel, became a coach earlier in the year. Dodgers' Trayce Thompson gets another shot at MLB dream. I wasnt gonna choose what Mikey liked, so I chose the opposite, he says.) For now, he believes hes capable of producing for a winner and thats enough to sustain him. [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. [10], On March 13, 2022, Thompson signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. Its not empty numbers, either, as Thompson has repeatedly come through in big situations. He was traded to the Dodgers in June, filling the teams need for outfield defense and righthand hitting created by a string of injuries. Thereal Wiki. Makes you wonder if Klay is starting to feel the pressure to pop one out now that his younger brother is a Dad. Signed thru 2023, 1 yr/$1.45M (23), Service Time (01/2023): 3.010 Home Fan Central BETA Games Anime Movies TV Video . Over 13 years in professional baseball, the journeyman outfielder has been with nine franchises; played for 19 major and minor league teams; been traded, purchased or claimed six times. 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. Favorite Moment: Kirk Gibson's homer will always have a place, but Kershaw's homer on Opening Day 2013 might be the winner. Im very motivated to prove myself at the major leagues. I thought about Trayce every day, to be honest, Klay says. 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. When you play for a team like the Dodgers, its time to produce, Thompson said. I've been trying to manifest it. He needs to be in the flow of the game for his best performance. The family called him Bamm-Bamm growing up because he carried his bat around everywhere. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [19] The White Sox designated Thompson for assignment on June 22, 2018. Learned to be efficient with my packing.. 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. Straight on, its hard to spot the resemblance, but in profile, hes a dead-ringer for Klay. Wasnt there a tinge of resentment when Klay won a ring right before his MLB debut? [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. Required fields are marked *. 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 made last year. There was a little more than luck involved in that play, which had Thompsons teammates jumping onto the field in celebration. The Dodgers liked Thompson, who grew up in Orange County, enough to ask for his inclusion in a three-team trade that offseason that brought Todd Frazier to the White Sox from the Cincinnati Reds. GQ may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. That was a play we needed, Roberts said. I didnt want to finish my career thinking that I didnt leave it all out there.. Fridays win was a case in point. I wasnt professionally in a place where [I could do it], he said. EVANSTON, Ill. - Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson played a key role in Indiana's comeback effort on Wednesday night against Northwestern. And as NBA first-rounders, Mychal and Klay played right away. Trayce Thompson and his fiance Jillian quietly had a baby, and now we have some photographic evidence of the Baby Thompson. 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. In 2009 combined, Thompson hit .198 in 106 at-bats. 13 years in, his hard work is finally bearing fruit. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Back in the majors, and back in Dodger Blue, Trayce Thompson is where he belongs, You dont assume hes Mexican. Why Austin Barnes and Julio Uras will be teammates at the WBC, Miguel Rojas OK after leaving game vs. Cubs with cramp, Another Trevor Bauer defamation suit is thrown out, Who could replace Gavin Lux? Trayce Hodges is a genderbent of Tracy Hodges. Trayce Thompson is batting .295 with three home runs and 15 RBIs in 29 games during his current stint with the Dodgers. As the youngest of three brothers myself, I was always fascinated by Trayce. But his tryout lasted six games and he was DFAd again. Youre just trying to make the play, and lucky for us, we came out on the right side of it.. And I dont like him as a one-off DH. 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. Five days later, Trayce Thompson is celebrating a signature moment of his own. 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 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 It's nothing new. And its a trait that should only grow in importance this season, with Thompson likely to split time with left-handed-hitting David Peralta in a left-field platoon. Every hair on my body stood up, the former Lakers center recalled recently. The battery is very much charged, Thompson said. Try a week on us. That was going to be Craigs last hitter, so we needed every bit of that.\n\nThompson actually made the play look much easier than it was, thanks to a great jump off the bat and direct route to the ball. On Monday, the Dodgers traded for Thompson, who had an upcoming opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with Detroit. But he was also aware his career was on the brink. Last year, I feel like I got tied up inside a lot, he said, comparing his new approach with his old one. [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. Hes got a great work ethic and belief in himself and hes not going to give up. But that day, he sent 20 texts to me before I could respond. By Dan Hayes. Put another way, his strikeout rate was slightly higher than that of Chris Taylor, whom LA manager Dave Roberts . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Latest on Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Jack Harris covers the Dodgers for the Los Angeles Times. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. [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. Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA). Several valleys later, Thompson is back in L.A. and making the most of his return to the majors. Hes not sure how long hell be there, but Thompson is confident he belongs in the majors. He said, Communicating with Klay on the phone is sometimes like pulling teeth. During his previous career as an executive at a technology company, he began writing about baseball in his spare time. The performance only strengthened Thompsons resolve. Do you have a sports website? Parents are engaged. Trayce was good too, but baseball was his obsession. [14] Ultimately, he played in 95 games for the Oklahoma City club and 27 for the Dodgers. Trayce was a project, according to Baseball Prospectus, but he eventually climbed his way to Baseball Americas #5 prospect in the White Sox organization. Thompson started his baseball career in 2009 at the Rookie level with the Bristol White Sox and Great Falls Voyagers. Gallo hasnt impressed me Trace Thompson has alot going on. Mychal played for the Los Angeles Lakers and currently works in sports radio. Favorite Player: Clayton Kershaw Thompson cleared waivers and elected free agency Saturday. He has also played for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the San Diego Padres. Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 3, 2023. Trayce Thompson discusses the last play of the game and his two-run homer off Chad Kuhl in the second inning. Still, for Trayce, theres been no new trip to the storage unit lately; no signs hell need to soon pack his suitcase again. 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. I'm really excited for him to finally get his taste of postseason baseball, Klay says. His mental approach is different and several swing adjustments over the years have him better prepared to do damage on high fastballs. Its been a mental grind., I always knew I was capable, he said, so I always saw a light at the end of the tunnel.. I learned so much just watching him, Trayce Thompson said. Thompson is eligible for . At 6'3", he's plenty tall for a baseball player, but is still the shortest of the Thompson menhis father Mychal, onetime first overall NBA draft pick, is 610; his brothers are Mychel, 66, and, of course, Klay, the Golden State Warriors 66 shooting guard-slash-philosopher. It was his dream to put the Dodger uniform on again., Mychal added: It was an answer to my prayers.. Jeff has a degree in English from Brigham Young University. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Did Trayce get hurt? To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. I feel like in the moment, you dont really hear the noise or anything like that. One of those doubles was particularly memorable -- it was a clutch two-bagger at Dodger Stadium last Sunday with his brother, Warriors guard and four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson, on hand to celebrate. Dan joined The Athletic after 5 1/2 years at NBC Sports Chicago and eight years at The North County Times, where he covered the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, four World Series, the NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup Final, NASCAR, UFC, Little League World Series, PGA and the NFL. Trayce Thompson has played for 5 teams; the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. I remember when I first got to the big leagues, these environments didn't seem like too much for me. Motivated to prove he still was a viable player, Thompson said he focused more than ever headed into 2019. [36], Last edited on 16 February 2023, at 01:10, "Thompson brothers from family with talent to burn", "Trayce Thompson minor league statistics", "White Sox add Sanchez and Thompson, claim Elmore", "White Sox call up OF Trayce Thompson, brother of NBA star Klay Thompson", "VIDEO: O.C. 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. After squeezing the baseball in his glove, his momentum took him all the way into the netting above the wall as he deftly eluded the retreating ballboy.\n\nThat was a play we needed, Roberts said. [33], Born in Los Angeles, Thompson is the youngest son of former NBA player Mychal Thompson and former University of Portland and University of San Francisco women's volleyball player Julie Thompson. But in ping pong, I destroy him. Trayce started for much of July and August, but then trades and lineup shuffles sent him back to the bench. His two-run homer to center in the second inning gave the Dodgers an early 4-0 lead. [23] He re-signed with the Diamondbacks on a minor league deal on November 2, 2020 but played in only four games for the Triple-A Reno Aces in 2021, going 5-18. Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Admittedly Surprised by Success of Trayce Thompson. Thats what his brothers hoping for, at least. 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.. I just got traded.. For now, simply being back in the majors and with the Dodgers, especially has been a fulfilling first step. 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. I feel like these last couple years, really starting back in 19, has been a journey towards that.. 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. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. I feel like Im in a good spot physically and mentally to do that. Thompson, though, knows the fleeting nature of MLB success. Their talks, however, were impactful for Trayce too. Rotowire Jan 13, 2023. 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