Outfielder Trayce Thompson began playing in the Chicago White Sox system in 2009. Professional baseball player Trayce Thompson is sharing a romantic relationship with his long-term partner Jillian. But his tryout lasted six games and he was DFAd again. That afternoon, Id asked Trayce what it really means to grow up in a sports family. Trayce wasnt the only member of the Thompson family experiencing adversity at the time. [22] However he did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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? A therapist once told me that each sibling after the first must push to claim their space within the family. 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. Help; FANDOM. [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. As Klay returned to the court last fall, going on to win a fourth NBA title with the Warriors, Trayce eventually got back to the majors for the first time in three years, earning a September call-up from the Chicago Cubs last season after hitting 21 home runs during the triple-A season. Dodgers' Trayce Thompson gets another shot at MLB dream. 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). 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. Indeed, the spectrum ranges from Chicago White Sox black to Oakland Athletic green, Arizona Diamondback red to San Diego Padre brown. So it goes for the Dodgers, who, despite the adversity, have won 22 of their last 26 games. 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. 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 then, of course, theres the Klay of it all. Muncy isnt the only one having difficulties at the plate -- fellow slugger Cody Bellinger entered the game with a .649 OPS. 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.. Five days later, Trayce Thompson is celebrating a signature moment of his own. Klays younger brother had a child this past Summer. Then, as a senior in high school, Trayce quit the team and played his first full season of high school baseball. 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[21], On December 1, 2018, Thompson signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians, who released him on August 2, 2019. 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. Hes a good chess player, but hes a reckless chess player. But thats on me. I didnt play well, Thompson said of his first Dodgers stint. [7] He hit his first major league home run on August 11 against Hector Santiago. Ill say, Tee times at nine o'clock, Klay, Trayce says. Bad habits formed by initially playing through the injury led to a big drop in offensive performance. [4] Thompson spent the entire 2013 season at Double-A Birmingham where he hit .229 in 507 at bats. 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. 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. Thompson, though, knows the fleeting nature of MLB success. Sure, I was as talented as everybody. 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. In 2010, Thompson hit .229 in 210 at-bats. Trayce is currently in the Chicago Cubs organization. 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 . 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. 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. Like, thats my brother, man! Shortly after, however, Mychals phone rang. It's nothing new. Trayces role for the rest of the season remains unclear. Dodgers Trayce Thompson gestures toward the stands after hitting a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies on July 4 at Dodger Stadium. He also had many self talks, trying to replenish his psyche with confidence and conviction.. 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. Klays dog Rocco has 65,000 Instagram followers; Trayce doesnt have an Instagram. He cant say if it came from birth position or from his love of Curb Your Enthusiasm (Ive watched so much Larry David, I feel like hes a part of me now). Adversity really kind of defines you. It really boiled down to not hitting the fastball versus lefties, he said. Did Trayce get hurt? [10], Thompson was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on March 27, 2018. He said, Communicating with Klay on the phone is sometimes like pulling teeth. Trayce Hodges is a genderbent of Tracy Hodges. His defense is spectacular too. The bridge of the song sounds a lot like what Trayce had to say to USA Today's Bob Nightengale . 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? As the youngest of three brothers myself, I was always fascinated by Trayce. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. I wasnt gonna choose what Mikey liked, so I chose the opposite, he says.) Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Hes headed back to the major leagues. Im glad Im in the spot I am now. I probably shouldnt be talking about this, but we can get physical and were not gonna get hurt, because we know each other, Trayce says. 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. Parents are engaged. 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. Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 3, 2023. 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. 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. Before that, he covered the Angels, the Kings and almost everything else the L.A. sports scene had to offer. Trayce Thompson is batting .295 with three home runs and 15 RBIs in 29 games during his current stint with the Dodgers. Makes you wonder if Klay is starting to feel the pressure to pop one out now that his younger brother is a Dad. When the Dodgers re-acquired Trayce, the thought was that he would mostly play against left-handed pitchers, but he has actually excelled much more against righties so far. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. I'll just call things how they are, especially with Klay and the dynamic of him and how it's changed our family., Its not that Klay got famous, and everything changed, Trayce tells me. Deadmau5 Wife: Is He Married To Kelly Zimmerman? I remember when I first got to the big leagues, these environments didn't seem like too much for me. I was really inconsistent. Wasnt there a tinge of resentment when Klay won a ring right before his MLB debut? We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Trayce Thompson made last year. Jun 21, 2022. I do think the numbers versus left will correct itself a little bit and hopefully the numbers versus right dont self-correct either. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Many thanks to him. 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. It felt like he was back home. Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Admittedly Surprised by Success of Trayce Thompson. My brother is a good example of that, a guy who never shies away from a moment, never shies away from a certain shot, Trayce said. 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. rookie Trayce Thompson hits first career home run against Angels", "White Sox acquire Frazier in 3-team deal", "Dodgers finalize opening day roster: Charlie Culberson, Trayce Thompson, Austin Barnes, Louis Coleman earn spots", "Back soreness sends Dodgers' Trayce Thompson to DL", "Thompson has back fractures, X-ray reveals", "Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Updates: Kazmir Misses Out on Minor League Playoffs", "OKC Dodgers: Outfielder Trayce Thompson works to regain footing in new setting", "Dodgers Designate Trayce Thompson, Claim Cory Mazzoni From Cubs", "Athletics Designate Trayce Thompson for Assignment", "White Sox trade Tyler Saladino to Brewers, pick up Trayce Thompson from Athletics", "White Sox's Trayce Thompson: Designated for assignment", "Diamondbacks Sign Trayce Thompson To Minor-League Deal", "Padres' Trayce Thompson: Joins San Diego", "Padres' Trayce Thompson: Called up from Triple-A", "Detroit Tigers sign Trayce Thompson, brother of Klay Thompson, to minor-league contract", "Los Angeles Dodgers acquire Trayce Thompson from Detroit Tigers", "Los Angeles Dodgers add newly acquired OF Trayce Thompson to active roster", "White Sox prospect Trayce Thompson inspired by brother and NBA star Klay", "Klay Thompson recalls brother Trayce's 'surreal' White Sox debut", "Miller: Dodgers' Trayce Thompson Rockies' Nolan Arenado share brotherly bond that dates to youth baseball", "Trayce Thompson at Dodgers Faith & Family Day", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trayce_Thompson&oldid=1139617109, August 4,2015,for theChicago White Sox, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 01:10. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) "Coming up, you always think you're. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. [2], The Chicago White Sox selected Thompson in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft, and he signed rather than enroll at UCLA. I just got traded.. 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. I had to dig deep, he said. [3] On September 14, 2021, the Cubs selected Thompson's contract. It was all in slow motion for him, though. 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. (111-51, 1st place in NL West). I was just physically questioning, Can I get back to who I was?, The minor league season was canceled for Covid-19 in 2020, so Trayce went north to spend time with Klay and Mychel, who lived together in the Bay. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? ; High School Santa Margarita Catholic High School; Debut August 4, 2015; Born March 15, 1991 in Los Angeles, CA USA; BR page. 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. Trayce Thompson discusses the last play of the game and his two-run homer off Chad Kuhl in the second inning. They need guys to play well. Mentally, I had to reevaluate myself and kind of find myself again, Thompson said. 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." 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. ), Your email address will not be published. For Trayce, that meant doing a deep dive on his declining performance, trying to pinpoint where he had gone astray. When youre 31 at Triple A, you can see that sometimes. Having Trayce comfortable, knowing his surroundings, I think that gave him the best chance to perform from the get-go, Roberts said. Dodgers @ Padres. Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA). He is outplaying Gallo and Taylor. Mychal was delighted. In the seventh inning, Trayce was unexpectedly pulled from the game. Oakland then claimed him and he played three games for the As before he was DFAd and traded to the White Sox. 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). Thompson started his baseball career in 2009 at the Rookie level with the Bristol White Sox and Great Falls Voyagers. The #Padres have placed OF Wil Myers on the 10-Day IL (retro: 4/27) with a right thumb contusion and selected the contract of OF Trayce Thompson. Its a little daunting, he said, to see all the different colors.. And as NBA first-rounders, Mychal and Klay played right away. 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. 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