Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Owensboto Catholic LHP Stephen Thompson
February 5, 2015
By Chris Fuller
Kentucky Scouting Director
Stephen Thompson, LHP, Owensboro Catholic HS, 2015
At 6-foot, 168-pounds, Thompson has proven to be one of the top left-handed arms left on the board in Kentucky’s 2015 class.
Thompson has participated in two PBR Kentucky events, his best performance being at last winter’s Preseason All-State Showcase at Champions Baseball Academy in Lexington.
At that event, the lefty showed a loose arm that works through a high-3/4 arm slot. Thompson’s fastball sat 81-83 mph with good arm-side run. He showed good command of his 71-72 mph curveball that showed hard 2/8 action with tight spin that has the potential to be a very good pitch for him at the next level. Thompson also threw a 78-79 mph changeup that needs more velocity difference off his fastball to be most effective against college hitters.
With his low-80’s fastball and ability to spin the curveball from the left side, Thompson will certainly have value to a college baseball program. Exactly where he ends up may depend on his performance this spring for Owensboro Catholic.