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He likes his newfound perspective on the game and understands why the clich control what you can control is important. Trayce wasnt the only member of the Thompson family experiencing adversity at the time. I think were all surprised by it. Chris Taylor is nearing a return from a foot fracture. 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. The 31-year-old spoke with LA Times Dodger insider Jack Harris to reflect on his 2022 campaign and what he plans to improve on in 2023. 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. 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. We weren't in school yet, so it was hard to make friends, Klay tells me. In 2010, Thompson hit .229 in 210 at-bats. It was his dream to put the Dodger uniform on again., Mychal added: It was an answer to my prayers.. 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. I'm really excited for him to finally get his taste of postseason baseball, Klay says. All rights reserved. Bad habits formed by initially playing through the injury led to a big drop in offensive performance. [17] The Athletics designated him for assignment on April 17, 2018. Favorite Player: Clayton Kershaw Professional baseball player Trayce Thompson is sharing a romantic relationship with his long-term partner Jillian. 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. Hes a guy you cant bet against.. And I dont like him as a one-off DH. That equity, hes earned, Roberts said. 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. 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." 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Ugh, yeah.. It was a long night, but it was one of the best nights of my life.. None of this is new. After leaving corporate America in 2014, he started doing it professionally. It was a lot to deal with. I feel like in the moment, you dont really hear the noise or anything like that. Continue with Recommended Cookies. It's not empty numbers, either, as Thompson has repeatedly come through . Certainly, losing Justin and C.T. Latest on Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN Indeed, the spectrum ranges from Chicago White Sox black to Oakland Athletic green, Arizona Diamondback red to San Diego Padre brown. Parents are engaged. I really struggled versus the fastball., Thompson still managed strong numbers overall, but he knows crushing lefties [is] the whole reason I got traded 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. But the Dodgers outfielder is finally where he wants to be. By Dan Hayes. He said the biggest advantage was that hed seen that a professional career was possible, so kind of by osmosis, you just expect things to happen. His brother has become famous for his clutch performances. [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. For once in his career, Trayce seems to be in the right place at the right time. Hes been this way since he was a teenager, Trayce tells me. I thought about Trayce every day, to be honest, Klay says. Stephanie Apstein Sep 2,. Your email address will not be published. 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(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) "Coming up, you always think you're. What benefitaside from the height and the access to coachingdid the kids get being raised by an NBA champ? 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. 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. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Latest on Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN When you play for a team like the Dodgers, its time to produce, Thompson said. To revisit this article, select My Account, thenView saved stories, To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. 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. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. (His) perseverance, mental toughness and belief continuing to believe in himself and setting the goals to get to the majors and stay, he said. It'd be the best year of our lives. 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. I learned so much just watching him, Trayce Thompson said. For most families, a kid playing meaningful innings for the best team in baseball would be the apex. Straight on, its hard to spot the resemblance, but in profile, hes a dead-ringer for Klay. 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. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. As he toiled in the minors, trying to rediscover his game, his older brother Klay Thompson, the All-Star guard for the Golden State Warriors, was tethered to the bench with a string of serious injuries, missing all of the 2019-20 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and all of 2020-21 with a with a ruptured Achilles tendon. He was so excited., Trayce smiles as I read it back to him. Kay played college basketball at Washington State from 2008 to Read more Looking for something? 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. 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. March 15, 1991 Wasnt there a tinge of resentment when Klay won a ring right before his MLB debut? Those struggles made his reemergence with the Dodgers last season one of the teams biggest feel-good stories, as Thompson nailed down a nearly everyday role after being traded back to the club in late June. 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. 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. I am not waiting., I ask about a quote he gave a reporter in 2015 about the morning ESPN ran with a false report that hed been traded to Oakland. On Monday, the Dodgers traded for Thompson, who had an upcoming opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with Detroit. 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. Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson signs autographs for fans while watching the Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants on July 24 at Dodger Stadium. @susanslusser was on it. 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 . Then, he was confused. The battery is very much charged, Thompson said. Thompson, though, knows the fleeting nature of MLB success. (Courtesy of Trayce Thompson). Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. We would be there all day, man, playing catch or shooting hoops. Trayce Thompson, who joined the team yesterday in Cincinnati but wasn't activated, is officially being put on the roster. 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 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. Klay, a middle child through and through, remembers Mychel as a Derek Jeter fan, so he picked Nomar Garciaparra and the Red Sox. It was his dream to put the Dodger uniform on again., Mychal Thompson, father of Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson. When they suffered some injuries in the outfield, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said the team immediately targeted the right-handed slugger. 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. Nobody knew what to expect when he returned. Last year, I feel like I got tied up inside a lot, he said, comparing his new approach with his old one. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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. Thats what his brothers hoping for, at least. Hell have the opportunity, like never before, to step outside that Klay Thompson-sized shadow hes lived under this last decade. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. 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. [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. Klay is 13 months older and they were always close. 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. A big Dodgers fan, Mychal Thompson said his sons return is a dream come true. He also pointed out it could lead to another family celebration come November. Trayce tells me hes always felt a similar calm in high-leverage spots. [19] The White Sox designated Thompson for assignment on June 22, 2018. 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. It was enough to get the 6'3" outfielder taken in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Thompson signed with the Diamondbacks in 2020 and was in the middle of his best spring training ever when the pandemic struck. Motivated to prove he still was a viable player, Thompson said he focused more than ever headed into 2019. The performance only strengthened Thompsons resolve. Any time you can find a way to get there physically that made it extra special. Then, as a senior in high school, Trayce quit the team and played his first full season of high school baseball. Klay currently has one baby in his life, that baby is his nephew, Baby Thompson. Hes made the most of his opportunity, with the most recent example coming in two consequential moments Friday. Do you have a blog? It's not just Thompson's path back to Los Angeles that is reminiscent of the famous Beatles song. 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. Thompson attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Come on, Dave. 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. 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. Trayce grins. Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA). Before that, he covered the Angels, the Kings and almost everything else the L.A. sports scene had to offer. The Dodgers, his son excitedly blurted out. Mychal and Klaywith their combined 6 championship rings and respective eccentric social media presencescast a long shadow. 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. Signed thru 2023, 1 yr/$1.45M (23), Service Time (01/2023): 3.010 Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte. I think Im the straightest shooter in the family, Trayce says. Kid was born in July. [10], On March 13, 2022, Thompson signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. Or write about sports? He sits down on a too-small folding chair, and I cant help but notice his sneakersKobe 5s, the LA Edition. Exceeded rookie limits during 2016 season, 2023 Contract Status: Trayce Thompson Thompson is probably going to get the first crack at that job with the team not making any additions. Thompson joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in Cincinnati on Tuesday after the Detroit Tigers traded him Monday for cash considerations. He was someone we watched closely and always rooted for.. But getting a lot of at-bats in front of us, I think, is helpful.. As a result, he did more damage on inside pitches. You don't necessarily know if you're gonna get back to being the same athlete you were. Trayce is stoic in the way baseball players tend to be, but eventually, after some hedging, he tells me: It would mean everything. Its the hottest day of the year at Dodger Stadium and ESPNs in town for Sunday Night Baseball. 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. Its not hard to suspect that Trayce has been successful for reasons beyond pure athletic skill. 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 felt like he was back home. Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 3, 2023. Seeing him go after it day by day I was so proud and happy for him.. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. He appreciates the determination Trayce has shown in good times and bad. Klays dog Rocco has 65,000 Instagram followers; Trayce doesnt have an Instagram. I've been trying to manifest it. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The family called him Bamm-Bamm growing up because he carried his bat around everywhere. He also had many self talks, trying to replenish his psyche with confidence and conviction.. [4] Thompson spent the entire 2013 season at Double-A Birmingham where he hit .229 in 507 at bats. (I do like him in the bottom of the order. Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. 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). [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. Thompson cleared waivers and elected free agency Saturday. 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. But in my opinion, I wasnt very good.. Rotowire Jan 13, 2023. He produced a solid season at Triple-A Columbus, hitting 24 homers, but never had an opportunity with Cleveland and was released Aug. 1. [29] In six games in the majors, he had one hit in 14 at-bats. 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. He appeared in 27 games with the Dodgers but spent most of the season at Triple A. And during the first half of the ensuing campaign, he flourished as a 25-year-old rookie, posting a .796 on-base-plus-slugging percentage and 13 home runs in his first 73 games while, occasionally, batting as high as third in the lineup. It left a bad taste in my mouth on the year, Thompson said. But physically I felt fantastic. He said, Communicating with Klay on the phone is sometimes like pulling teeth. 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. The Yankees claimed him April 3 and almost immediately waived him. Free Agent: 2026, More Trayce Thompson Pages at Baseball Reference, 2022 Dodgers Best Bets, Sports Stories, Tool Usage: The Odds Shop is Live. Welcome to the game outside the game! I wasnt gonna choose what Mikey liked, so I chose the opposite, he says.) He noticed that, back then, he set up a little farther away from the plate. His current contract terms are 1 yr/$1.45M (23). For goodness sake, his numbers and the eye test say hes better than Gallo, Taylor and even Bellinger right now! 20,976th in major league history) It all comes to an end at some point, but I want to make sure I can look myself in the mirror and say I did everything I could.. 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? 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. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational First Round Leader Picks: Rickie Fowler Time! [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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Tonight, in a sweaty September matchup with the San Diego Padres, Trayce gets the call in the bottom of the seventh to pinch hit with runners at second and third. Thatd be incredible, Klay says. Subscribe and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Dodgers news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and more! [3], Thompson was added to the White Sox' 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. Trayce Thompson experienced the peak of his career six years ago with the Dodgers. 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