JUNIOR COLLEGE
Played at Tallahassee CC for coach Mike McLeod ... Redshirted the 2013 season ... Pitched in nine games in 2014 ... finished the year with a 1-2 record and 4.42 ERA ... In 18.1 innings of work, he struck out 20 ... named all-academic by the Panhandle Conference in both 2013 and 2014

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Holmes County High School in Bonifay, Fla. ... As a senior posted an 11-0 record with 0.84 ERA ... Struck out 132 batters in 65 innings pitched ... Combined record of 33-5 for his high school career ... Owns school record for wins (33) and strikeouts (344) ... Led team to state championship game his senior year ... 2012 Florida Honorable Mention by Perfect Game ... 2011 Underclass Honorable Mention All-America by Perfect Game

PERSONAL
Son of Stacey and Carrie Thompson ... Has one sister, Crystal ... Majoring in exercise science ... father played basketball at Troy University ... Sister played softball at West Florida ... major: physical activity and health.