Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

C
1B

Talon
Thompson

Routt Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 140LBS
L/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Springfield West

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
17.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/23
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/22/23
10.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/22/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/23
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/22
259
Distance (max)
10/16/22
88
Sweet Spot %
2/22/23
Run
7.29
60
2/22/23
4.05
30-yd
2/22/23
1.76
10-yd
2/22/23
18.9
Run speed (max)
2/22/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
2/22/23
2.20 - 2.34
Pop Time
2/22/23

Positional Tools

2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.29
Pop Time
2.20 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
72.0
Power / Speed Score
11.1
60 Yard Dash
7.56
Pop Time
2.35 - 2.43
Catcher Velocity
71.0
Power / Speed Score
10.2
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Position
7.29
60-yard
2.20 - 2.34
Pop Time
72
C Velo
81
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Position
7.56
60-yard
2.35 - 2.43
Pop Time
71
C Velo
77
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
80.6
Exit Velocity Avg
68.2
Distance Max
232
Distance Avg
169
Launch Angle Avg
21.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
77.4
Exit Velocity Avg
72.8
Distance Max
259
Distance Avg
148
Launch Angle Avg
15.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
68.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
17.1
Hand Speed Avg
16.1
Bat Speed Max
61.5
Bat Speed Avg
58.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
16.6
Hand Speed Avg
15.5
Bat Speed Max
60.9
Bat Speed Avg
57.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.1
Hand Speed (max)
16.1
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
16.6
Hand Speed (max)
15.5
Hand Speed (avg)
60.9
Bat Speed (max)
57.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.76
30 Yard Dash
4.05
60 Yard Dash
7.29
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.29
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.76
RSi (max)
1.76
RSi (avg)
978
Jump Power (max)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.56
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
1,262
Jump Power (max)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
64.45
Edge Score
67.45
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Visual Skills
64.45
Edge Score
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Visual Skills
67.45
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/27/23

INF Luke Martin (Mt. Pulaski), INF Drew Phelps (Moline) and C Talon Thompson (Routt Catholic) are a trio of 2026 bats to keep tabs on as they progress through high school. Martin especially has added strength throughout his frame since our last look and the ball was jumping off the barrel throughout hsi round of BP. Martin has strong hands and swings with controlled aggression with his hardest ball leaving the bat at 90.6 mph and a furthest batted ball of 305’.

2/22/23

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. long limbs. Slim
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and long stride. Fluid swing, controlled aggression, uphill path, loose athletic hands and lifted approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 68.2 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm stabs at draw, operates with short action. Works into a high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.34 pop times. Dependable glove with a clean transfer. Remains low through his release, feet replace one another.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

10/16/22

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, crouched base, more weight on the back knee, minimal hand load. Long and uphill bat path.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short to the ear, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.35-2.43 pop times. Steady receiver of the baseball, clean/deliberate transfer, feet work in-line with second on throws.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60. 

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