The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Fri, 24 May 2013 01:29:34 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Matt Thompson Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB3) 60 ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Just one season after he issued only 23 walks in 129.1 innings at Single-A Hickory, Matt Thompson is having a significant bout with his control at the same level. Lone Star Dugout spoke with the right-hander about his recent issues. http://rangers.scout.com/2/1097036.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/1097036.html Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:08:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Hickory right-handed pitchers Matt Thompson, Joe Van Meter, and Ryan Rodebaugh combined on a six-hit shutout of the Charleston RiverDogs on Wednesday night. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's minor league action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/1074858.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/1074858.html Thu, 26 May 2011 05:37:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Matt Thompson entered the season having issued only 37 walks in 210 career innings, but he is having some surprising struggles with the strike zone in the early going. Lone Star Dugout caught up with the 21-year-old to discuss his recent mechanical work and overall development. http://rangers.scout.com/2/1067154.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/1067154.html Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:55:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers SURPRISE, Ariz. – With a smooth delivery and a potential solid three-pitch mix, righty Matt Thompson is one of the more promising arms in the Texas Rangers system. Lone Star Dugout interviews and scouts the 21-year-old prospect. http://rangers.scout.com/2/1055445.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/1055445.html Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:53:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers The Texas Rangers have seven minor league teams from the Dominican Summer League up to Triple-A. Each team has its share of top prospects, but the clubs also have some 'sleeper' prospects that have the talent to reach elite status. Lone Star Dugout takes an in-depth look at some of those players. http://rangers.scout.com/2/1034192.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/1034192.html Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:01:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers In this installment of the Rangers minor league mailbag, Lone Star Dugout fields questions about Martin Perez, the young hitters in Arizona and statistical analysis of pitching prospects, among other subjects. http://rangers.scout.com/2/996420.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/996420.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:46:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers Hickory starting pitcher Matt Thompson came back from his mini-slump to hurl seven scoreless innings on Tuesday night. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's minor league action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/985284.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/985284.html Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:58:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers The Hickory Crawdads picked up a victory on Wednesday evening behind another excellent start from right-hander Matt Thompson. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's minor league action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/971269.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/971269.html Thu, 20 May 2010 07:13:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers SURPRISE, Ariz. - Tuesday's Low-A game was highlighted by a couple excellent pitching performances from some top pitching prospects. Lone Star Dugout has notes and observations from another day of action on the back fields of Surprise. http://rangers.scout.com/2/956660.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/956660.html Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:04:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers SURPRISE, Ariz. - Matt Thompson made a name for himself as one of the system's top right-handed pitching prospects with his progression in Spokane last summer. Lone Star Dugout caught up with the 20-year-old for a Q&A feature. http://rangers.scout.com/2/952764.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/952764.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:24:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Right-hander Matt Thompson followed up last summer's nightmarish debut with a solid campaign at short-season Spokane. Lone Star Dugout has a Q&A session with the 19-year-old product of Burleson, Texas. http://rangers.scout.com/2/902676.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/902676.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:54:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers Matt Thompson pitched a gem for the streaking Spokane Indians, logging a career-high seven innings on Friday night. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's minor league action. http://rangers.scout.com/2/886146.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/886146.html Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:22:00 GMT 0 324 Texas rangers SURPRISE, AZ - Matt Thompson took his lumps in the AZL last summer, but the talented right-hander has steadily been improving, and he is expected to pitch with the Spokane Indians this summer. Lone Star Dugout caught up with the 19-year-old for a Q&A feature. http://rangers.scout.com/2/853347.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/853347.html Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:23:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers After finishing the 2008 regular season with the AZL Rangers, right-hander Matt Thompson entered Fall Instructional League looking to improve in the game's mental aspect. Lone Star Dugout features the 18-year-old hurler, who was the Rangers' seventh round pick in the 2008 MLB Draft. http://rangers.scout.com/2/811617.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/811617.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:32:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers The Texas Rangers recently selected Burleson native and Arlington Grace Prep standout Matt Thompson in the 7th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. Lone Star Dugout was able to catch up with the right-hander for a Q&A session. http://rangers.scout.com/2/763805.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/763805.html Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:38:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers