Chad Thompson
| IP | 156 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.442 |
| WHIP | 1.359 |
| BB/9 | 3.75 |
| SO/9 | 8.077 |
- Full name Chad J. Thompson
- Born 02/06/1991 in Garden Grove, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 207 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Orange Coast CC
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Drafted in the 27th round (821st overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2011.
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Orange Coast CC righthander Chad Thompson was a Top 200 prospect and a 17th-round pick out of high school in 2009. He missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and his velocity has been up and down this spring. Early in games, Thompson has flashed 90-93 mph heat and even topped out at 95, though even then he tended to get hit around. Other times he pitches at 84-87 or 87-90 mph. He clearly has arm strength and a huge 6-foot-8, 210-pound frame, but his delivery and arm action aren't pretty and he struggles with his control and command. He also throws a slow curveball and a slider that both rate as well below-average.
