Fresco Thompson

A right-handed batter and thrower, Thompson stood 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) tall and weighed 150 lb (68 kg). His pro career began at the Class D level of the minors in 1923. After three years of seasoning, he made his debut in September 1925 with the eventual world champion Pittsburgh Pirates. Following brief appearances with the Pirates (14 games in 1925) and New York Giants (two games in 1926), Thompson was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1927 when the Giants obtained Rogers Hornsby. He had his most productive years with the Phils, playing in Baker Bowl, twice hitting over .300. Overall, he batted .298 in 669 games played, 762 hits, and 2,560 at bats over nine National League seasons (1925–32; 1934).\n', '

After his playing days, Thompson managed in the minor leagues and in 1946, he became an assistant farm system director for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Thompson moved up the executive lad…