Peter Thompson brings pro-style size, strike-throwing upside to Penn State’s rotation mix
Penn State’s Peter Thompson is a 6-foot-4, 195-pound right-hander from Loyola Academy who arrived with notable recruiting buzz, including a Perfect Game ranking as Illinois’ No. 24 prospect and No. 8 RHP, plus Prep Baseball Report listing him among the state’s better prep arms. He stands out for a long, loose arm action, a four-pitch mix, and feel for spin — especially a fastball that has shown mid-to-upper-80s life with a slider, curveball, and changeup to keep hitters honest. The appeal is projection: a physical frame, starter traits, and enough pitchability to look like a future innings-eater if the command keeps sharpening.
