Former Rockwall Heath Hawk Jake Thompson (Class of 2012) a former member of the Detroit Tigers was traded to the Texas Rangers last week along with former University of Texas pitcher Corey Knebel for closer Joakim Soria.
Thompson was the Tigers 2nd round pick in the 2012 MLB Entry Draft and was ranked by Baseball America as the Tigers 4th best prospect heading into the season. Thompson was a member of the Rockwall Heath Hawks 2012 State Championship team.
Thompson tweeted on July 23 (@jthomp15) “I’m coming home”
We wish this former Rockwall Heath Hawk and new Texas Ranger the best of luck. Thompson will start out with the Frisco Roughriders, the Rangers AA affiliate.