Alum Zach Thompson Called Up to The Show
6/5/2021 3:09:00 PM | Baseball, Athletic Alumni
ARLINGTON, Texas – Former UT Arlington standout Zach Thompson received the call up to the Major Leagues this afternoon (July 5), where he will pitch for the Miami Marlins. Thompson was drafted in the 5th round of the 2014 MLB draft by the Chicago White Sox.
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Thompson was called up from AAA Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp following an injury to Marlins pitcher Cody Poteet.
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Thompson has appeared in eight games for the Jumbo Shrimp this season, all in relief. The right-handed pitcher has struck out 21 batters across 15.0 innings pitched in Triple A action. He is striking out 12.6 batters per nine innings – the highest of his professional career. He spent his last six seasons within the Chicago White Sox organization before signing with the Jumbo Shrimp in February.
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The 27-year-old spent three seasons in Arlington, accumulating 14 wins for the Mavericks. Over his three-year career, Thompson struck out 114 batters, including a career-high 62 in 2014.
Thompson will join fellow Maverick pitcher Joel Kuhnel as a Major League pitcher. Kuhnel currently pitches for the Cincinnatii Reds.
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Thompson was called up from AAA Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp following an injury to Marlins pitcher Cody Poteet.
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Thompson has appeared in eight games for the Jumbo Shrimp this season, all in relief. The right-handed pitcher has struck out 21 batters across 15.0 innings pitched in Triple A action. He is striking out 12.6 batters per nine innings – the highest of his professional career. He spent his last six seasons within the Chicago White Sox organization before signing with the Jumbo Shrimp in February.
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The 27-year-old spent three seasons in Arlington, accumulating 14 wins for the Mavericks. Over his three-year career, Thompson struck out 114 batters, including a career-high 62 in 2014.
Thompson will join fellow Maverick pitcher Joel Kuhnel as a Major League pitcher. Kuhnel currently pitches for the Cincinnatii Reds.
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FOLLOW THE MAVS
For the latest news on UTA Baseball, log on to UTAMavs.com or stay connected to the Mavs on social media. Follow the Mavericks on Twitter @UTAMavsBSB, on Instagram @UTAMavsBSB and on Facebook at Facebook.com/UTAMavsBSB.
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