Bubba Thompson
25-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
0
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It's been a busy offseason for Thompson, who started 2023 with Texas and has been with four organizations since August. The Reds claimed him off waivers from Kansas City in October, then designated him in December to make room on the 40-man roster for re-signed reliever Buck Farmer. The Yankees then pounced on the available outfielder and added him to their 40-man. Aside from his MLB-ready defense, Thompson brings speed, and a lot of it. He stole 18 bags in 55 games for the Rangers in 2022 - fueled by an elevated BABIP - which was helpful to fantasy managers. The Reds saw a right-handed bat that could be added to a lefty-dominant outfield, while New York envisions the potential havoc Thompson would create on the base paths. All that would be needed is a competent bat and an ability to draw walks. Unfortunately, Thompson showed neither skill last season. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
#601
ADP
Joins big-league roster
The Reds recalled Thompson from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old was optioned to Louisville in mid-March but ended up earning a place on the Opening Day roster after he posted an .828 OPS in 15 games during spring training. Thompson should serve as a reserve outfielder with TJ Friedl (wrist) set to miss the first month of the season.
The 25-year-old was optioned to Louisville in mid-March but ended up earning a place on the Opening Day roster after he posted an .828 OPS in 15 games during spring training. Thompson should serve as a reserve outfielder with TJ Friedl (wrist) set to miss the first month of the season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+42%
OPS vs RHP
2024
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .465 | 90 | 1 | 3 | .165 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .661 | 151 | 0 | 10 | .285 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023vs Left | .349 | 31 | 0 | 0 | .115 | ||||
2023vs Right | .686 | 29 | 0 | 4 | .222 | ||||
2022vs Left | .523 | 59 | 1 | 3 | .189 | ||||
2022vs Right | .656 | 122 | 0 | 6 | .299 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+5%
OPS at Home
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .603 | 123 | 1 | 9 | .254 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .574 | 118 | 0 | 4 | .229 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | .428 | 32 | 0 | 2 | .167 | ||||
2023Away | .626 | 28 | 0 | 2 | .174 | ||||
2022Home | .664 | 91 | 1 | 7 | .284 | ||||
2022Away | .559 | 90 | 0 | 2 | .244 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Bubba Thompson compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.25BB Rate
6.7%K Rate
26.7%BABIP
.237ISO
.113AVG
.170OBP
.237SLG
.283OPS
.520wOBA
.233Exit Velocity
82.1 mphHard Hit Rate
15.4%Barrels/PA
1.7%Expected BA
.175Expected SLG
.253Sprint Speed
26.1 ft/secGround Ball %
52.9%Line Drive %
14.7%Fly Ball %
32.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Best role is fourth outfielder?
Kennedi Landry of MLB.com opines that Thompson's "best role" for the Rangers might be as a fourth outfielder or defensive replacement.
ANALYSIS
Thompson has the kind of raw speed that is always going to generate fantasy interest, but he'll need regular playing time to make those wheels matter. Landry notes that Brad Miller, Josh Smith, Ezequiel Duran, Jackson Frazier and Travis Jankowski will all be challenging for playing time in left field this spring in Rangers camp.
Thompson has the kind of raw speed that is always going to generate fantasy interest, but he'll need regular playing time to make those wheels matter. Landry notes that Brad Miller, Josh Smith, Ezequiel Duran, Jackson Frazier and Travis Jankowski will all be challenging for playing time in left field this spring in Rangers camp.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thompson was called up for his big-league debut in August and spent the final two months of the season as a lineup regular for Texas. The young outfielder finished with a .265/.302/.312 slash line, one home runs, nine RBI and 18 stolen bases in 55 games. He also had a 30.9 percent strikeout rate, which will need to be improved upon if he's going to stick in the lineup in 2023. Thompson was never a major power threat in the minors, but his .047 ISO during the first taste of the majors was comically low, and he had only six extra-base hits in 181 plate appearances. His average and speed in 2022 could provide some value across multiple categories, but he'll need to make better and stronger contact to have more staying power in the majors. Thompson should enter spring training with a strong chance to start Opening Day, at least.
More Fantasy News
In mix for final roster spot
Thompson is in the mix for the final roster spot, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
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Optioned to Triple-A
The Reds optioned Thompson to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Back with Cincinnati
The Reds claimed Thompson off waivers from the Twins on Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
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Removed from 40-man roster
Thompson was designated for assignment by the Twins on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
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Claimed off waivers by Twins
The Twins claimed Thompson off waivers from the Yankees on Wednesday.
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