The towering right-hander, a native of Texas, is the son of a baseball fanatic. His father, Ed Thompson, lives in Texas, and is proud of his son’s accomplishments in the MLB. After all, Thompson’s batting average and ERA are among the best in the league, and he’s in a position to win a world championship. Thompson’s debut in 2013 was an incredible moment for the Rays, and the fans and media embraced his story.