Trayce Thompson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2023)
Trayce Thompson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2023 for 5 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 369 career games, he hit .212 with 198 hits, 45 home runs, and 126 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-08-04
Full name: Trayce Nikolas Thompson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 935 | 128 | 198 | 41 | 5 | 45 | 126 | 17 | 115 | 346 | .212 | .300 | .411 | .711 | -232 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career SLG .411 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .711 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHA | AL | 44 | 122 | 17 | 36 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 26 | .295 | .254 (+16%) | .316 (+15%) | .404 (+32%) | .721 (+24%) | 490.7 |
| 2016 | LAN | NL | 80 | 236 | 31 | 53 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 26 | 66 | .225 | .255 (-12%) | .321 (-6%) | .417 (+5%) | .738 (avg) | -11.8 |
| 2017 | LAN | NL | 27 | 49 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 23 | .122 | — | — | — | — | -297.6 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CHA | AL | 48 | 121 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 46 | .116 | .247 (-53%) | .318 (-49%) | .409 (-48%) | .727 (-48%) | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHN | NL | 15 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 11 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SDN | NL | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAN | NL | 74 | 205 | 35 | 55 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 39 | 4 | 30 | 86 | .268 | .242 (+11%) | .311 (+17%) | .394 (+36%) | .706 (+27%) | 0.0 |
| 2023 | LAN | NL | 36 | 71 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 37 | .155 | .248 (-38%) | .320 (-3%) | .414 (-12%) | .734 (-8%) | -57.3 |
| 2023 | CHA | AL | 36 | 82 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 40 | .171 | .248 (-31%) | .320 (-19%) | .414 (-44%) | .734 (-33%) | -57.3 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 369 | 935 | 128 | 198 | 41 | 5 | 45 | 126 | 17 | 115 | 346 | .212 | — | — | — | — | 67 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (369 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 186 | 474 | 68 | 108 | 25 | 70 | .228 |
| Away | 183 | 461 | 60 | 90 | 20 | 56 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | CHW | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023-09-30 | CHW | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-09-29 | CHW | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-09-28 | CHW | AZ | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-09-27 | CHW | AZ | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-09-26 | CHW | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023-09-24 | CHW | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-23 | CHW | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-22 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-20 | CHW | WAS | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHA | OF | 39 | 32 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | LAN | OF | 71 | 61 | 96 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAN | OF | 19 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | OAK | OF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHA | OF | 46 | 32 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | CHN | OF | 13 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SDN | OF | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAN | OF | 72 | 51 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | LAN | OF | 34 | 19 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHA | OF | 34 | 21 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 105 |
| Center Field | 113 |
| Right Field | 143 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LAN | NL | $512,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $512,500 | ||
Trayce Thompson: the record in brief
Trayce Thompson's entire major league record comes from the period beginning August 4, 2015. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago White Sox (2015 to 2023), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2016 to 2023), the Oakland Athletics (2018), the Chicago Cubs (2021), and the San Diego Padres (2022). Thompson played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 15, 1991, in Los Angeles, CA, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 3 inches and 225 pounds. Trayce Thompson was the playing name; the full given name is Trayce Nikolas.
The batting record for Thompson: 369 games, 198 hits in 935 at bats, and a .212 average, adding 45 homers and 126 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .300 and the slugging percentage .411, for an OPS of .711. Measured against the leagues Thompson played in, the .212 career average compares with a .250 league average over the same seasons, 15.2% below the league. No season beat the 13 home runs Thompson hit in 2016. The hits column peaks at 55, in 2022. 2022 brought the most runs batted in, 39.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trayce Thompson
- What years did Trayce Thompson play?
- Trayce Thompson played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2023.
- Was Trayce Thompson a pitcher?
- No. Trayce Thompson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Trayce Thompson hit?
- Trayce Thompson hit 45 career home runs with 198 hits.
- What was Trayce Thompson's career batting average?
- Trayce Thompson batted .212 over his career, with 198 hits in 935 at bats.
- How many RBI did Trayce Thompson have?
- Trayce Thompson drove in 126 runs in his career.
- Is Trayce Thompson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Trayce Thompson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.