Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Trayce Thompson is the youngest son of former NBA player Mychal Thompson and former women's volleyball player Julie Thompson.
Mychel and Klay Thompson, his elder brothers, have both achieved success in the NBA. While Klay has been a member of the Golden State Warriors since 2011, Mychel played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2012.
Klay is one of the best three-point shooters in NBA history. Here are his NBA career highlights and achievements:
- 4× NBA Champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)
- 5× NBA All-Star (2015–2019)
- 2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2016)
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2019)
- NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2016)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012)
Mychel Thompson, on the other hand, inked a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 9, 2011. However, he was released by the team after just five games on February 6, 2012.
"Klay isn't the only Thompson brother that can make it rain! Trayce Thompson has 2 HRs and 7 RBIs tonight." - Sportsbook Review
Trayce was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft. Seven years later, he made his MLB debut on August 3, 2015. In the last seven MLB seasons, Trayce has played with Chicago White Sox (2015), Los Angeles Dodgers (2016–2017), Oakland Athletics (2018), Chicago White Sox (2018), Chicago Cubs (2021), San Diego Padres (2022).
Currently, he is on a one-year, $1.45 million contract with the LA Dodgers, avoiding salary arbitration.
Trayce Thompson stole the show with his impeccable 2023 season debut
The MLB community was impressed by Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Trayce Thompson's incredible performance on Saturday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He recorded a career-high eight RBIs, and blasted three home runs, including a grand slam, as the Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 10-1.
Here is what Trayce remarked when asked about his degree of satisfaction with such a power-packed performance followed by a challenging spring training:
"It’s just a good way to start the year. It’s still early. You still have to wake up tomorrow and go out and help this team win a game but I know I can do it.”
"Tonight Klay Thompson is the brother of Trayce Thompson. That happens when brother hits three home runs." - Eric Sondheimer
Fans of MLB are familiar with Trayce's big league journey. Thus, being back in the major league circle means a lot to Thompson.