Derek Thompson Stats & Scouting Report

IP	111.0
ERA	2.92
WHIP	1.171
BB/9	2.4
SO/9	9.7

Full name Derek P Thompson
Born 08/08/1992 in Effingham, IL
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School John A. Logan CC
Drafted in the 12th round (370th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2013 (signed for $100,000).

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