elite Oregon arm pedigree, but the Ducks haven’t seen the full toolkit yet
Thompson arrived at Oregon with a big-time résumé: in the 2023 season at South Salem, she went 236 strikeouts in 123.2 innings with a 1.19 ERA, and Oregon praised her composure under pressure and competitor’s mentality. She was ranked the No. 6 prospect in Oregon and came in as a right-handed pitcher with swing-and-miss upside, but her Ducks usage has been limited, so the question is less about raw talent and more about opportunity and durability. If your team wants a poised, high-upside pitcher who can handle pressure, she’s intriguing; if you need proven volume right now, the sample is still small.
