The First Half Liberty Division Champion Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced that Blue Crabs right-handed pitcher, Daryl Thompson, has signed with the New York Mets organization and will report to its Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada. The announcement was made by Blue Crabs Manager Patrick Osborn.
Thompson, 27, was an Atlantic League All-Star and was at the top of just about every major statistical pitching category. Through 22 starts, Thompson compiled a team best 10-5 record with a 3.17 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 124.2 innings pitched. In Daryl’s last start he took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and finished with a line of: 8.0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K.
The Southern Maryland native joined the Blue Crabs in 2012 after spending the majority of his career in the Cincinnati Reds organization. Thompson made his Major League debut on June 20, 2008 against the New York Yankees. In that start, he didn’t allow a run over five innings while giving up four hits and four walks. In two seasons in the big leagues, Thompson compiled a 0-3 record with an 8.31 ERA and six strikeouts.
Originally an 8th round selection in the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft by the Montreal Expos, the righty spent three years in the Expos system before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds. Thompson last pitched in the Minnesota Twins organization before joining the Blue Crabs in 2012.
As first half champions, the Blue Crabs will have home field advantage in the first round of the Atlantic League Playoffs (best-of-five), against the second half winner. The first round series begins with Game 1 on Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19th at the opponent’s home field. The series will then shift to Regency Furniture Stadium for Game 3, 4 (If necessary), & 5 (If necessary) at Regency Furniture Stadium. Game 3 will be played on Friday, September 20th. Gates will open at 6:00pm to the public and a fireworks extravaganza will follow the game. To purchase playoff tickets please call 301-638-9788 or log onto www.SOMDbluecrabs.com.
The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are “Major League ready” and in the last 15 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland. The franchise just clinched its fifth consecutive playoff berth as they claimed the first half Liberty Division Crown on Monday, June 24. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark today!
