Taylor Thompson (baseball)

Taylor F. Thompson (born June 18, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Taylor Thompson
Pitcher
Born: (1987-06-18) June 18, 1987
Montgomery, Alabama
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 20, 2014, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
August 3, 2014, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average10.13
Strikeouts4
Teams

Career

Thompson played college baseball at Auburn University from 2007 to 2009. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 25th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and returned to Auburn.

Chicago White Sox

He was then drafted again by the White Sox in the 44th round of the 2009 Draft.[1]

Thompson was called up to the majors for the first time on July 20, 2014 and made his Major League debut that same day against the Houston Astros pitching an inning and a third giving up one hit and striking out two.[2]

Oakland Athletics

He was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics on November 4, 2014.[3] He was designated for assignment on August 14, 2015, after spending much of the season on the disabled list and making only eight minor league appearances. He was released prior to the 2016 season.

Bridgeport Bluefish

On April 12, 2016, Thompson signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2016 season.

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References
  1. AUBURN HURLERS PAUL BURNSIDE AND TAYLOR THOMPSON SELECTED BY CHICAGO WHITE SOX IN MLB DRAFT
  2. "White Sox purchase the contract of Taylor Thompson". MLB.com. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  3. Lee, Jane (4 November 2014). "A's claim reliever Thompson from White Sox". MLB.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.


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