Wes
Thompson

RHP Wes Thompson (Normal University, 2028) features a strong, athletic 5-foot-10, 168-pound frame. He commanded an 86 mph fastball from a high release point, consistently keeping it low in the zone. Thompson mixed in a sweeping curveball and a 76–77 mph changeup with arm-side fade, both playing well off his fastball. His easy delivery and ability to hide the ball on the backswing add to his effectiveness. With his present stuff and clean mechanics, Thompson has a high ceiling and is a name to watch in the coming years.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 168.4-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with projectable strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide and balanced base, controlled stride.  Works on top of the ball, pull-side and middle approach, creates lift at time. 70.3 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 304-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. OF - 87 mph. Short, compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.19 pop time range; OF: Steady and clean actions, works through the baseball, athlete. C: Quick out of the crouch, clean transfers, gains ground to second, steady blocker.
Athletic Testing: 7.16 runner in the 60-yard dash; 22.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.63 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Starts tall, easy leg lift, lands in-line, steady front side.
Arm Action: RH. Hides ball well, quick circle, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Stays on top of pitch, keeps ball low. T2392, 2238 average rpm.
CB: 65-65 mph. Sweeping action. T2297, 2297 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Kills spin with arm-side fade. T1773, 1728 average rpm.

C Wes Thompson (Normal University, 2028) is an impressive catcher to note from the day. He has some projection in his frame, standing in at 5-foot-10, 166-pounds with lean levers and room to fill out. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed a polished swing with a balanced operation, displaying quick/explosive hands with a flat path. He also looks to be a quality defender with a clean catch/throw operation behind the plate, pairing with a quick transfer and strong arm (1.99 pop-time; T80 mph).

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 164.7 pounds. Athletic frame, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with slight crouch, small leg lift with minimal stride. Balanced operation, polished swing, direct to the ball, uphill path, all fields approach. 67 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (76.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Quick arm action, lower slot.
Defense: 1.99-2.08 pop time range; Steady receiver, works quick, body works in-line, one-hop throws to bag.
Athletic Testing: 7.23 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 72.12 Edge Score.

UTL/RHP Wes Thompson (Normal University, 2028) was one of the more dynamic prospects in attendance. Despite having plenty more physical development to come, Thompson has well above-average tools for his age, especially when it comes to arm strength. The 5-foot-10, 164-pound, utility, right-handed hitter topped at 89 mph while playing with an exaggerated crowhop and effort through release. He also topped at 79 mph from the crouch. The arm translated over to the mound where he sat 84-85, T86 (T2404 rpm, 2284 average) with a developing three-pitch mix, including a big top-to-bottom breaking ball. Offensively, he swings with controlled and balanced intent, topping at 91.5 mph off the bat with a max distance of 311’.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Long-limbed, athletic build with projectable strength.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, square setup. Minimal stride with a slight weight shift into launch. Direct path to contact; intent to lift with looseness in the hands. 68 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (77.1 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. OF - 89 mph. C: Quick release, throws on a line. OF: Loose out of a high ¾ slot.
Defense: 2.13–2.27 pop time range; One-knee setup, quick out of the crouch, glove works up through the zone.
Athletic Testing: 7.36 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.69 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165 pounds. Long-limbed, athletic build with projectable strength.
Delivery: Up-tempo mover with athletic operation. High leg lift with tuck; slight drop/drive into extension.
Arm Action: RH. Fast arm from an overhand slot; strong follow-through.
FB: T86, 85-85 mph. Clean out of the hand with some arm-side run. T2404, 2284 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape with late bite. T2069, 1874 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Flashes arm-side run and developing fade. T1675, 1596 average rpm.