1.20.18 Thompson has a long-limbed projectable frame at 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. The junior showed smooth actions on the infield with athletic footwork and can throw from different arm slots with a max velocity of 84 mph across the diamond. At the plate, his barrel stays in the zone a long time and he has strong hands with an exit velocity of 90 mph. Starting from a wide stance, he loads back with a big leg kick before landing square. Hands trigger down and back into a front arm bar, then work on an uphill plane, creating leverage and carry from gap to gap. At shortstop, Thompson has quick footwork and rhythm through the ball with soft hands and midline exchange. Throws with a loose arm swing and carry across the diamond with a top velocity of 84 mph. Projectable left side of the infield player.
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