Thatcher was a member of Kokomo High School\'s baseball & basketball teams for four years; he was an all-region basketball player. He was a freshman on the 1997 team that played in Indiana\'s final true state tournament and set a school record for 3-pointers in a game as a senior in 2000.\n', '

Thatcher pitched for four seasons with Indiana State University. He served as the Sycamores\' closer in 2004, his final year with the team.\n', '

Thatcher was not drafted upon graduating college, he signed with the River City Rascals of the independent Frontier League, appearing in 47 games (6-5 W/L, 10 Saves) in 2004 and 2005.\n', '

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