Trayce Thompson
Born: 3/15/1991 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-08-04 | Final Game: 2022-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Trayce Nikolas Thompson
Biography
Trayce Thompson was a professional baseball player born in 1991, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2015 until his retirement in 2022. Known for his power-hitting ability, Thompson played primarily as a position player, appearing in 369 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 198 hits, 45 home runs, and 126 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing his career with a batting average of .212. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 17 stolen bases.
Thompson's career spanned a dynamic period in baseball, where the emphasis on power-hitting and offensive production became increasingly pronounced. While he faced challenges in consistency at the plate, his ability to hit for power made him a valuable asset to several teams. His contributions were particularly notable during his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox, where he demonstrated flashes of potential that hinted at his impact in the game. Despite retiring with a lower batting average, Thompson's legacy includes moments of brilliance and the excitement he brought to the field as a promising young talent.
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 | 0.212 | 0.300 | 0.411 | 0.711 | -365.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 44 | 122 | 17 | 36 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 26 | 0.295 | 490.7 |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 80 | 236 | 31 | 53 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 26 | 66 | 0.225 | -13.5 |
| 2017 | LAD | NL | 27 | 49 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 0.122 | -312.5 |
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 48 | 121 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 46 | 0.116 | -1043.2 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | -1043.2 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 15 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAD | NL | 74 | 205 | 35 | 55 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 39 | 4 | 30 | 86 | 0.268 | 1018.0 |
| 2022 | SDP | NL | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.071 | 1018.0 |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 36 | 82 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 40 | 0.171 | -444.2 |
| 2023 | LAD | NL | 36 | 71 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 37 | 0.155 | -444.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.154 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLDS2 | LAN | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.154 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 336 | 242 | 505 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
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 | CHA | OF | 46 | 32 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | OAK | OF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | OF | 13 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAN | OF | 72 | 51 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | SDN | OF | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHA | OF | 34 | 21 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAN | OF | 34 | 19 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 | ||