Mychal and Klaywith their combined 6 championship rings and respective eccentric social media presencescast a long shadow. Dodgers' Trayce Thompson: Inks one-year deal. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Professional baseball player Trayce Thompson is sharing a romantic relationship with his long-term partner Jillian. Data Provided By Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. He was stunned to see his son wasnt in the lineup and texted to find out why only to discover Trayce had been packing his apartment following the trade. Several valleys later, Thompson is back in L.A. and making the most of his return to the majors. Trayce Nikolas Thompson (born March 15, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). And I dont like him as a one-off DH. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. After the Warriors championship parade concluded Monday, Mychal Thompson flipped on Toledos game to watch Trayce play. [14] Ultimately, he played in 95 games for the Oklahoma City club and 27 for the Dodgers. He likes his newfound perspective on the game and understands why the clich control what you can control is important. Thatd be incredible, Klay says. 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. But the Thompsons are outliers. [2], The Chicago White Sox selected Thompson in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft, and he signed rather than enroll at UCLA. And the team that, over the last month, has given him a long-awaited opportunity back in the majors. But I always knew I was capable of being here.. In 2009 combined, Thompson hit .198 in 106 at-bats. 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Its a little daunting, he said, to see all the different colors.. For most families, a kid playing meaningful innings for the best team in baseball would be the apex. And then another right before this renaissance in LA? 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. Its not hard to suspect that Trayce has been successful for reasons beyond pure athletic skill. 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. I'm so proud to be his brother., I feel like mine was more physical and his was more mental, Trayce says. Man, he doesnt care, he says. Klay is 13 months older and they were always close. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. In 2010, Thompson hit .229 in 210 at-bats. EVANSTON, Ill. - Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson played a key role in Indiana's comeback effort on Wednesday night against Northwestern. 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 promotion marks only the third major-league stint for Thompson in four chaotic seasons. By Dan Hayes. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Trayce, meanwhile, has helped answer some of the Dodgers midseason problems. I think Trayce is surprised by it, Roberts said of Thompson flipping his career tendencies. A week later, Trayce homered in Toledos quick 10-4 win at Worcester. Since 1957, GQ has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond. Don't miss any of the Dodgers latest News, Rumors, and Exclusive Offers! But this game isnt about talent, its about performance at the major-league level. Find out more. I want this guy to do everything. After a dream resurgence in the major leagues last season, Trayce Thompson has even bigger goals in mind for 2023. He doesnt get in his Klay Zone. For now, simply being back in the majors and with the Dodgers, especially has been a fulfilling first step. 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 His mental approach is different and several swing adjustments over the years have him better prepared to do damage on high fastballs. Thompson attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. I remember when I first got to the big leagues, these environments didn't seem like too much for me. 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It's an unspoken advantage, Trayce says. It felt like he was back home. 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. Just do it!!! His two-run homer to center in the second inning gave the Dodgers an early 4-0 lead. [26] He had seven hits in 28 at bats over 15 games. It'd be the best year of our lives. [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. (His) perseverance, mental toughness and belief continuing to believe in himself and setting the goals to get to the majors and stay, he said. Thompson played in 88 games for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, hitting .233 with 21 home runs and 63 RBI's. A therapist once told me that each sibling after the first must push to claim their space within the family. Trayce Thompson was born on March 15, 1991. But then, in July, he hurt his back and an x-ray revealed hed been playing with two fractured vertebrae for a couple weeks. Shortly after, however, Mychals phone rang. I knew they were going to win Game 6, Trayce Thompson said. Parents are engaged. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. [3], On May 11, 2021, Thompson was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. I've been trying to manifest it. 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. Trayce must not have gotten the memo, because he hasnt been playing like a fort-holder-downer in his two months back in Los Angeles. 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. 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. (Age 24-142d, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Additionally, RHP Austin Adams has been transferred to the 60-Day IL. Mychal played for the Los Angeles Lakers and currently works in sports radio. 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. He has also played for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the San Diego Padres. 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. At the plate in the second, he launched the first pitch he saw from Rockies starter Chad Kuhl 430 feet to center. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee that players could lose job opportunities if baseball loses its antitrust exemption. Trayces role for the rest of the season remains unclear. I think were all surprised by it. [27] His contract was selected from Triple A El Paso on April 28. Season 2022. He hit four homers with a 1.114 OPS in 35 plate appearances. Though we have to kind of watch it with Klay now., The brothers love to competeTrayce tells me hes seen Klay break golf clubs and countless video game controllers. 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. So I feel like all the stars kind of lined up.. The biggest focus has been improving against left-handed pitching. I didnt play well, Thompson said of his first Dodgers stint. [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. But Trayce has done a great job. Jack Harris covers the Dodgers for the Los Angeles Times. Latest on Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN He had. And as closer Craig Kimbrel labored to lock down the save in the ninth, it was Thompson's tremendous running catch in foul territory that sealed the victory. For once in his career, Trayce seems to be in the right place at the right time. [5] The White Sox promoted Thompson to the major leagues on August 3, 2015,[6] and he made his debut the next day. 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. Dan Hayes is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Minnesota Twins. 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. The battery is very much charged, Thompson said. 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. 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. I think Im the straightest shooter in the family, Trayce says. When youre 31 at Triple A, you can see that sometimes. I want him to achieve everything, Trayce says. Before that, he covered the Angels, the Kings and almost everything else the L.A. sports scene had to offer. (Mychel, the oldest, loved Griffey, so Trayce, three years younger, did too. Trayce Thompson had 13 home runs last season and 39 home runs over his career. Five days later, Trayce Thompson is celebrating a signature moment of his own. ), Your email address will not be published. GQ may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The Cubs acquired him from Arizona in May 2021 and he had a fantastic season at Triple-A Iowa. Its the club with which, six years ago, he experienced the peak of his career. So I had no excuse but to do everything I can to get back [to the majors] and reestablish myself.. To revisit this article, select My Account, thenView saved stories, To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. Trayce is Klays younger brother by one year. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational Weather Report: Conditions to Affect Play? He carried us for a month or two, manager Dave Roberts recalled. 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. It was his dream to put the Dodger uniform on again., Mychal Thompson, father of Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson. [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 Trayce, that meant doing a deep dive on his declining performance, trying to pinpoint where he had gone astray. After two outfielders suffered injuries, Thompson was promoted in September. I had two years there, and I dont shy away from this at all I was the worst player in baseball, in my opinion, Thompson said. 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. Hes been this way since he was a teenager, Trayce tells me. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. 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. Trayce is currently in the Chicago Cubs organization. I don't get bothered by it. If only hed known what it would lead to. For goodness sake, his numbers and the eye test say hes better than Gallo, Taylor and even Bellinger right now! Trayce Thompson was born in Los Angeles, CA. Follow us on our Sideaction Twitter handle, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest on sports and pop culture news across the web! Trayce Thompson, who joined the team yesterday in Cincinnati but wasn't activated, is officially being put on the roster. None of this is new. Even though hes clutch, it feels like hes more productive in 7, 8 or 9th batting order. Did Trayce get hurt? Its why he wanted to play in next months World Baseball Classic, hopeful the intensity of the competition will help catapult him into the regular season. 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. 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.. Regardless, when hes in there I feel good. [10], On March 13, 2022, Thompson signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. 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 lays out for the grab to take away extra bases from Brandon Drury for the first out in the bottom of the 4th inning. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 1.9 3.3 AB 219 782 H 56 173 HR 13 39 BA .256 .221 R 36 111 RBI 41 109 SB 4 15 OBP .353 .303 The Golden State Warriors superstar has yet to get married and have kids, but that doesnt mean babies arent in his future. Thompson made the opening-day roster coming out of spring training in 2016. \n","providerName":"Twitter","providerUrl":"https://twitter.com","type":"rich","width":550},"type":"oembed"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Hes made the most of his opportunity, with the most recent example coming in two consequential moments Friday. In 146 plate appearances, Thompson is hitting .297/.384/.563 for a .946 OPS that is 58 percent better than league average. Trayces father was the first overall pick in the 1978 draft and won two championships with the 1980s Lakers. Its been a mental grind.. Surely, there have been contributions where you might least expect them. Coming up, you always think youre gonna be with one team, he conceded. At the end of each revolving stint, two things usually happen: He packs up his suitcase to move to a new city, a new clubhouse, a new organization. After leaving corporate America in 2014, he started doing it professionally. It would be different if I was limited or really not the same type of athlete. [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. Do you have a blog? Its been a long journey in professional baseball for Trayce, with a major back injury derailing his career for a time. 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. It felt like he was back home. It was enough to get the 6'3" outfielder taken in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. The family called him Bamm-Bamm growing up because he carried his bat around everywhere. 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.. Signed thru 2023, 1 yr/$1.45M (23), Service Time (01/2023): 3.010 [3] On September 14, 2021, the Cubs selected Thompson's contract. 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. He hit for power and played strong defense at all three outfield spots for the White Sox in a good 2015 debut season. 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. Rocco's Uncle is a nickname for Trayce Thompson. Stephanie Apstein Sep 2,. Its so cool to see your brothers achieve their dreams.. Ad Choices. @susanslusser was on it. 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. Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. Quit being surprised and play him more. I wasnt professionally in a place where [I could do it], he said. I was really inconsistent. I want to be here, I want to be a Dodger, and I want to solidify a role and everything, he said. Biographical Information []. 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. And then, of course, theres the Klay of it all. I feel like in the moment, you dont really hear the noise or anything like that. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational First Round Leader Picks: Rickie Fowler Time! Thats what it comes down to.. Rotowire Jan 13, 2023. His defense is spectacular too. Hes just Klay.. Jackson-Davis scored 23 points with 10 rebounds . But last week was the first time Trayce had the opportunity to attend one of his brothers championship celebrations. 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. Not necessarily because of injury, but just because of performance and everything thats happened in my career. It's nothing new. Klay currently has one baby in his life, that baby is his nephew, Baby Thompson. So it goes for the Dodgers, who, despite the adversity, have won 22 of their last 26 games. It was his dream to put the Dodger uniform on again., Mychal added: It was an answer to my prayers.. He was so excited., Trayce smiles as I read it back to him. [7] He hit his first major league home run on August 11 against Hector Santiago. 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. So, it just feels right. "It sounds . For me personally and selfishly, I havent experienced any of these NBA moments. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. PHOENIX After a dream resurgence in the major leagues last season, Trayce Thompson has even bigger goals in mind for 2023. Trayce Thompson is batting .295 with three home runs and 15 RBIs in 29 games during his current stint with the Dodgers. Trayce Thompson was a pleasant surprise for the Dodgers in 2022. Jeff wrote and edited for Baseball Essential for years before joining Dodgers Nation. Trayce Nikolas Thompson (born March 15, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Straight on, its hard to spot the resemblance, but in profile, hes a dead-ringer for Klay. Arb Eligible: 2024 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. It was a lot to deal with. 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. Come on, Dave. Welcome to the game outside the game! They need guys to play well. He doesnt hesitate. [3] In 2010, Thompson played the whole season for the Kannapolis Intimidators of the Class A South Atlantic League. Muncy isnt the only one having difficulties at the plate -- fellow slugger Cody Bellinger entered the game with a .649 OPS. Trayce tells me hes always felt a similar calm in high-leverage spots. 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. When I bring up his brothers meme-worthy China tour he starts laughing and shakes his head. But physically I felt fantastic. Hes got a great work ethic and belief in himself and hes not going to give up. Not only is Klay part of the organization, their oldest brother, Mychel, became a coach earlier in the year. vs. TBR 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. [9] He played in 80 games for the Dodgers, hitting .225 with 13 homers and 32 RBI. But as the 31-year-old reflected on his performance this winter, he fixated on areas where his game could improve ways he could cement his place on the Dodgers roster more permanently. T rayce Thompson was the difference Friday, both at the plate and in the field. When you hurt your back, its just such a flip of the coin. 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. High School: Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA), Debut: Im very motivated to prove myself at the major leagues. Oh man! October 15, 2022 | 00:00:38. Austin Barnes and Julio Uras are representing not only Mexico in the WBC, but a community with the largest Mexican American population in the U.S. Ill still bet on the fact that therell be an uptick significant uptick versus left this year, manager Dave Roberts echoed this week. He appreciates the determination Trayce has shown in good times and bad. 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. 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.. At the time, Thompson said he felt like I was gonna be here for a while.. He played in 48 games for the White Sox, was DFAd in late June and spent the rest of the season at Triple A. When they suffered some injuries in the outfield, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said the team immediately targeted the right-handed slugger. A Phoenix native, he originally interned at The Times before joining the staff in 2019. 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. All rights reserved. As he worked his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury that ended his 2019 Finals run, Klay Thompson tore his Achilles tendon in November 2020. Its the hottest day of the year at Dodger Stadium and ESPNs in town for Sunday Night Baseball. Its something I never really thought could happen.. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. [20] In 48 games in the majors, he hit .116 with three home runs and nine RBI. [17] The Athletics designated him for assignment on April 17, 2018. But in my opinion, I wasnt very good.. Last year, the right-handed-hitting Thompson had unusually stark reverse splits, doing significantly better against right-handed pitching (.308 batting average, 1.010 OPS) than left-handers (.174 average, .621 OPS). Like, wow!, Apply Bed Bath and Beyond coupon and save 25% off your entire purchase, Target Circle: up to 50% Off with Target promo code, With Asos Promo Code you take 70% OFF Select styles, Michael Kors promo code: sign up for KORSVIP + Get 10% off on First Order, 2023 Cond Nast. [10] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:02PM. That afternoon, Id asked Trayce what it really means to grow up in a sports family. When the Dodgers acquired outfielder Trayce Thompson from the Tigers in late June, his role was pretty clear: help hold down the fort while Mookie Betts was on the injured list with a fractured rib. (Courtesy of Trayce Thompson). 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