Alek Thomas CF ARI Wed 5/11/22 7:38 PM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Thomas went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in the loss to the Marlins on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas took Sandy Alcantara deep in the bottom of the third inning, accounting for the only run against the starter in the contest. He later singled and scored in the eighth frame. The homer was the 22-year-old's first career. Since getting called up to the big-leagues May 8, Thomas has compiled five hits, three of which were for extra bases, four runs and three RBI in 13 at-bats.
Alek Thomas CF ARI Wed 5/11/22 7:53 AM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Thomas went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas made his third straight start since moving up from Triple-A Reno and knocked in the first runs of his MLB career. He had a two-out, RBI double in the fourth inning then singled home a run in the eighth during what was a productive day for the lower half of the order. Thomas is locked in at center field while Daulton Varsho, who was the primary starter in center to begin the season, handles catching duties with Carson Kelly (oblique) sidelined. That means Varsho will require breaks and won't be bouncing between catcher and the outfield.
Alek Thomas CF ARI Tue 5/10/22 8:20 AM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Thomas started in center field and went 0-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 4-3 win over Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas made a second consecutive start in center, batting eighth in both games. He's expected to be the primary center fielder while Daulton Varsho fills in behind the plate for injured catcher Carson Kelly (oblique). The organization's plans for Thomas and Varsho when Kelly returns are unclear, but there will be tough decisions as outlined by Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, if Arizona keeps Thomas in the majors. That could be the case if he's productive and the above-.500 Diamondbacks (16-14) are winning games.
Alek Thomas CF ARI Mon 5/9/22 8:01 AM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Thomas started in center field, batted eighth, and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas had his contract selected from Triple-A Reno and made his major-league debut. The plan is for him to start in center field for the time being while Daulton Varsho becomes the primary catcher with Carson Kelly (oblique) on the injured list, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. Kelly was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain, the least severe, meaning the absence will not be prolonged. However the injury plays out, it's unlikely the Diamondbacks' plan is to promote Thomas for only a short period and thereby waste his MLB clock.
Alek Thomas CF ARI Sun 5/8/22 12:29 PM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Thomas had his contract selected by the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 22-year-old is one of the top prospects in baseball and will now receive his first look in the majors. Thomas made his way to Triple-A Reno last season and hit .369/.434/.658 with eight home runs and five stolen bases in 34 games, and he continued to hit well early in 2022 with an .857 OPS. He should take over the starting job in center field while Daulton Varsho, who has 22 starts in center this season, sees more time behind the plate with catcher Carson Kelly (oblique) moving to the injured list.
Alek Thomas CF ARI Fri 4/29/22 9:04 AM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Thomas went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored for Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas, who turned 28 on Thursday, belted a towering home run in the fifth inning, the third of the season for Arizona prospect. Then, in the bottom half of the frame, he took a homer away from Nomar Mazara of El Paso with a leaping grab over the center field wall. Thomas has a .263/.329/.500 line with 11 extra-base hits, nine RBI and 12 runs scored through 18 games (85 plate appearances). This is second tour for the Aces after getting a 34-game exposure to Triple-A at the end of 2021. The center fielder should make it to the show later in 2022.
Alek Thomas CF ARI Thu 3/31/22 12:49 PM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Thomas was reassigned to minor-league spring training Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas was in the mix to serve as the Diamondbacks' starting center fielder this spring, but he was unable to land a spot on the Opening Day roster after hitting .214 with two doubles, four RBI, three runs, a walk and 10 strikeouts across 10 Cactus League appearances this spring. He hit .369 across 34 game at Triple-A Reno last year, and he'll likely be in consideration to make his major-league debut at some point in 2022.
Alek Thomas CF ARI Thu 3/17/22 9:11 AM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said Wednesday that Thomas is among a group of players that could win the Opening Day center field job, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas is one of the organization's top prospects but has only one month at the Triple-A level. It was an impressive month, though, as Thomas slashed .369/.434/.658 over 34 games at Triple-A Reno. The Diamondbacks plan to make Ketel Marte a permanent second baseman in 2022, which opens up center field. The putative starter is Daulton Varsho; however, Hazen made sure to include Thomas' name in the list of players competing. Jake McCarthy and Jordan Luplow will also get time in center during spring training.
Alek Thomas CF ARI Mon 8/30/21 4:03 PM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
Thomas delivered his second straight four-hit performance Sunday for Triple-A Reno, finishing 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas hasn't needed much time to adjust to Triple-A pitching since receiving a promotion from Double-A Amarillo two weeks earlier. Through nine games at Reno, Thomas is batting .378 with five extra-base hits, two stolen bases and a 5:9 BB:K.
Alek Thomas CF ARI Mon 8/16/21 2:34 PM
Alek Thomas
CF ARI
The Diamondbacks promoted Thomas from Double-A Amarillo to Triple-A Reno on Monday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Monday was moving day for several of Arizona's more highly regarded prospects, as starting pitcher Luis Frias will move up to Reno with Thomas, while starter Brandon Pfaadt and outfielder Eduardo Diaz were promoted to Amarillo from High-A Hillsboro. The 21-year-old Thomas slashed .283/.374/.507 with 10 home runs and an 8-for-13 success rate on steal attempts over 329 plate appearances at Double-A.