Q&A with Missouri Commit Seaton Thompson
January 29, 2026
A smooth swinging and slick fielding infielder from the St. Louis area, Seaton Thompson (Ladue Horton Watkins) was a standout for Team Missouri at the 2024 Future Games, ultimately committing to Missouri shortly thereafter. A 6-foot-2, 192-pound switch-hitter, Thompson shows an enticing blend of speed and power, posting a 6.77 60-yard dash and 103 mph exit velocity, with the ability to hit for both average and power at the plate at the next level.
We recently had the chance to talk to Thompson about his recruitment process, along with some other fun topics, below.
Our Q&A
Prep Baseball: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Seaton: Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. After my performance at the Future Games I knew I would get some phone calls, but I was pleasantly surprised how often my phone rang on August 1st. I was looking for a program that had a great coaching staff that also made the team feel like a family. Also, I was wanting to go somewhere that had great facilities for the players.
PB: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?
S: What I like most about the University of Missouri is the coaching staff. On my visit I immediately bonded with the coaches, and I knew I wasn’t going to find another fit like that. Also, the facilities are amazing. For example, my favorite part is the athletes dining hall because nutrition is a very important component to success and at Mizzou they take it very seriously.
PB: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
S: My biggest piece of advice to young baseball players is to do more than you think you need to do. If you think you’ve hit enough or taken enough ground balls that week, do more. There is always somebody doing more than you, so if you can make an effort to do something everyday you can minimize the amount of people working more than you.
PB: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
S: For sure, originally I wanted to go somewhere far from home because I wanted to feel independent. As I was taking more visits I realized being close to home isn’t a bad thing. Mizzou is less than 2 hours from home which means my parents can come watch games and that is very important to me because they are my biggest supporters.
PB: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?
S: The recruiting process really started to heat up for me after the Future Games because I played really well, and that got my name on many coaches list. The first time Mizzou came to one of my games was the summer going into my junior year at Grand Park in Indiana. I remember in that game I stole home to tie the game when the catcher lobbed the ball back to the pitcher after a strikeout. After the game one of my coaches talked to the Mizzou coach that was there and told me that they were impressed by the decision to try and score.
PB: Was there a particular Prep Baseball tournament or showcase that helped accelerate your recruiting process? If yes, how so?
S: Definitely the Future Games because of the coverage of the event and the amount of college coaches that were in attendance. I was also posted in a story on the Prep Baseball instagram page for some defensive plays I made at the Future Games, which allowed the coaches that weren’t at the game those plays occurred to see them.
PB: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
S: Nebraska, Tulane, and Xavier
PB: If you could steal any tool or quality from another player in the state, what would it be and who would it be from?
S: I would want to steal Nolan Sissom's hitting ability because whenever I’ve played him it feels like he doesn’t get out.
PB: Who is the next talented young player to keep an eye on out of your high school or travel program?
S: Fred Hilliard, he is a junior at my high school with insane bat speed and is a very key piece of our offense. He also has a cannon from the outfield that can throw out any runner.
PB: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?
S: The most memorable moment in my baseball career so far has been the Future Games. I say this because I got to meet and become friends with the top talent from my class in Missouri, and it was also a very pivotal moment for my career.