Trayce Thompson is a wirey 6'3" and 195. Tall, slim frame with relaxed and balanced approach at the plate. Still a work in progress at the plate. Needs to work on identifying the off-speed pitches as he tends to get out on his front foot. Much like Nate McClouth with an upper cut that he tends to exaggerate at times. Power will come as he continues to gain strength and fill out. Average speed out of the box and on the base paths. Intelligent on the base paths and an excellent hustle factor will make him an above average base runner as he continues to play at the pro level. Also plays an intelligent center field. Covers the field from gap to gap. Long strides with a smooth approach to fly balls. Average arm strength, but still raw defensive talent at this point. One opportunity caught sacrifice fly at the wall (approximately 370 feet) set his feet and delivered a one hop throw to home plate. As he continues to gain experience and strength delivery from outfield should improve. Needs to get ball down and more on a line.
Very much a work in progress, but it's still early in his development. An athlete that has an obvious passion and drive to improve. A lot of upside and with continued development a solid center field prospect for the White Sox organization. Should be a starter at the major league level.
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