Hes got a great work ethic and belief in himself and hes not going to give up. During Fathers Day afternoon on June 19, in a game Mychal was watching live on his computer from his hotel room, Trayce hit a sixth-inning single that raised his season batting average to .299. 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.. 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. A lot of teams maybe didnt see that out of me, which is fine, he said. 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. The biggest focus has been improving against left-handed pitching. [10], Thompson was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on March 27, 2018. Its the club with which, six years ago, he experienced the peak of his career. After Golden States Game 4 win at TD Garden on June 10, Trayce had a gut feeling he would be celebrating with his family the following Thursday. 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.. Still, for Trayce, theres been no new trip to the storage unit lately; no signs hell need to soon pack his suitcase again. [2], The Chicago White Sox selected Thompson in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft, and he signed rather than enroll at UCLA. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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. His world-famous brother was rehabbing from a world-famous ACL tear, but it felt familiar to all be together again. [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. But getting a lot of at-bats in front of us, I think, is helpful.. 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. Trayce Thompson was the difference Friday, both at the plate and in the field. Im very motivated to prove myself at the major leagues. 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In 146 plate appearances, Thompson is hitting .297/.384/.563 for a .946 OPS that is 58 percent better than league average. But in ping pong, I destroy him. Data Provided By Trayce Thompson experienced the peak of his career six years ago with the Dodgers. An X-ray a few weeks later revealed two fractured vertebrae, an injury that brought his season to an end. Nobody knew what to expect when he returned. I want to be here, I want to be a Dodger, and I want to solidify a role and everything, he said. ; High School Santa Margarita Catholic High School; Debut August 4, 2015; Born March 15, 1991 in Los Angeles, CA USA; BR page. He had. Its something I never really thought could happen.. As the youngest of three brothers myself, I was always fascinated by Trayce. [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 I always knew I was capable of being here.. Trayce wasnt the only member of the Thompson family experiencing adversity at the time. He wears Dodger blue leggings under shorts and a matching long-sleeve top. Looks Like Klay Thompson Took His New Girlfriend to Mexico https://t.co/eMgW9Uoph1, SideAction (@SideActionHQ) August 11, 2021. 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. And its why he didnt sound fully satisfied Thursday, even in light of last years breakout campaign. March 15, 1991 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. The Yankees claimed him April 3 and almost immediately waived him. 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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 is outplaying Gallo and Taylor. Thats what his brothers hoping for, at least. Trayce Thompson and his fiance Jillian quietly had a baby, and now we have some photographic evidence of the Baby Thompson. And then, of course, theres the Klay of it all. I just lived out of one big suitcase, he said with a self-deprecating laugh. Not only is Klay part of the organization, their oldest brother, Mychel, became a coach earlier in the year. Muncy isnt the only one having difficulties at the plate -- fellow slugger Cody Bellinger entered the game with a .649 OPS. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA DFS Targets: Is Rory McIlroy Too Chalky? Thompson continued to play well for the Dodgers, belting 13 homers and playing good defense for a team with World Series aspirations, until he fractured two vertebrae in his lower back in July 2016 and missed the rest of the season. Four ways the Dodgers can fill the hole in their lineup, Its a huge blow. Gavin Lux tears right ACL and is expected to miss 2023 season, Cactus League stadium guide: Everything you need to know to attend spring training. It sounds redundant, Roberts said, but Trayce has been a huge addition to our ballclub defensively, which we see every night, and Ive given him some tough matchups [at the plate], but hes still productive against right-handed pitching. 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. That afternoon, Id asked Trayce what it really means to grow up in a sports family. 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. 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.. Despite the setbacks, he didnt contemplate retirement. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA). Dodgers' Trayce Thompson gets another shot at MLB dream. [3] Before the 2013 season, Thompson was ranked the White Sox #2 prospect. 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. Fridays win was a case in point. Gallo hasnt impressed me Trace Thompson has alot going on. 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 2012, Thompson hit a combined .253 in 517 at-bats. His time with the Dodgers was on the clock too. 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. I feel like I eventually would have gotten in a groove there, but it is what it is.. That equity, hes earned, Roberts said. 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. [17] The Athletics designated him for assignment on April 17, 2018. Thompson and the Dodgers agreed on a one-year, $1.45 million contract Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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