• Full name Trent Edward Thornton
  • Born 09/30/1993 in Charlotte, NC
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School North Carolina
  • Debut 03/31/2019
  • Drafted in the 5th round (139th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2015 (signed for $325,000).
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    Thornton entered the spring looking to assert himself as a starter for North Carolina, and hopefully endear himself to scouts in the process. Things didn't quite work out as planned, but Thornton's raw stuff is still intriguing. His main weapons are his fastball and breaking ball. Thornton has shown the ability to reach plus velocity with his fastball, consistently pitching in the low 90s and touching 94 mph. Thornton shows a tight-spinning breaking ball, but has struggled to throw the pitch for strikes at times. He has a frail frame, and a high-effort delivery, leading most scouts to project him as a reliever.

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Career Transactions

  • Seattle Mariners recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Tacoma Rainiers.
  • Seattle Mariners recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Tacoma Rainiers.
  • Tacoma Rainiers activated RHP Trent Thornton from the reserve list.
  • Tacoma Rainiers placed RHP Trent Thornton on the reserve list.
  • Seattle Mariners optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Tacoma Rainiers.
  • Toronto Blue Jays traded RHP Trent Thornton to Seattle Mariners for SS Mason McCoy.
  • Seattle Mariners optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Tacoma Rainiers.
  • Toronto Blue Jays traded RHP Trent Thornton to Seattle Mariners for SS Mason McCoy.
  • RHP Trent Thornton roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
  • Toronto Blue Jays designated RHP Trent Thornton for assignment.
  • Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Trent Thornton.
  • Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons.
  • Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Trent Thornton.
  • Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons.
  • Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Trent Thornton from Buffalo Bisons.
  • Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Trent Thornton from the 7-day injured list.
  • Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 7-day injured list.
  • Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Trent Thornton on the 7-day injured list.
  • Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Trent Thornton to Buffalo Bisons.

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