Acquired in the Cole Hamels trade by Ruben Amaro Jr. Jake Thompson was believed to be the best pitching prospect to come over from Texas.
Jerad Eickhoff has appeared to prove that otherwise with his unhittable curveball, but regardless the organization hopes Thompson can come up in a couple of months ready to stay at the major league level.
Thompson’s rookie campaign was far from impressive, finishing with a 5.70 ERA and allowing just as many hits as innings pitched.
Lefties hit .284 against Thompson, and he allowed five home runs apiece to lefties and righties.