{"id":587261,"date":"2026-02-22T22:04:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T22:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/587261\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T22:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T22:04:58","slug":"ryan-thompson-ok-after-being-hit-by-batted-ball-jameson-encouraged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/587261\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryan Thompson OK after being hit by batted ball, Jameson encouraged"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diamondbacks<\/a> right-hander Ryan Thompson got a scare on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22, at Salt River Fields.<\/p>\n

Thompson was throwing a live batting practice session to Diamondbacks prospect Kristian Robinson when Robinson hit a sharp comebacker to the mound. The ball struck Thompson in the right shoulder\/upper back area, and Thompson immediately fell in pain.<\/p>\n

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The small crowd watching gasped and groaned as Thompson went down. But the veteran reliever was able to stand up and walk around near the pitcher’s mound. Moments later resumed his session.<\/p>\n

Thompson said he was OK and gave a thumbs up after completing his session.<\/p>\n

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo didn’t have an update on Thompson, but said no report about the injury came across his desk, which tells Lovullo that Thompson is fine.<\/p>\n

\u2014Jos\u00e9 M. Romero<\/p>\n

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Arizona Diamondbacks Jordan Lawlar catches a fly ball during spring training workouts at Salt River Fields on Feb. 13, 2026, in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado (28) rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Colorado Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela (49) in the second inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, 2026, in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Gabriel Moreno (14) bats against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, 2026, in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Alek Thomas (5) runs to second base after hitting a double against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, 2026, in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

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D. Baxter the Bobcat, the Arizona Diamondbacks mascot, signs autographs during the spring training season opener against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, 2026, in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado (28) reacts after hitting a home run off Colorado Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela (49) in the second inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, 2026, in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

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The Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community traditional dancers perform at the Arizona Diamondbacks spring training season opener at Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, 2026, in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado (28) reacts after hitting a home run off Colorado Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela (49) in the second inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, 2026, in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Philip Abner (50) takes the mound against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, 2026, in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

Drey Jameson \u2018very encouraged\u2019 by early sessions<\/p>\n

Diamondbacks right-hander Drey Jameson came away feeling good about his live batting practice session over the weekend. Not only did he get good results, but the underlying data on his pitches left him feeling even more confident about his repertoire.<\/p>\n

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Jameson said his fastball was in the 97-100 mph range and was generating significant vertical movement in the range of 19 to 20 inches, far more ride than his four-seamer usually gets.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t know my velocity was going to be up to there,\u201d he said, \u201cbut I was more surprised by the 20 inches.\u201d<\/p>\n

Years ago, Jameson had to move away from his four-seamer in favor of a sinker in large part because of a lack of carry. Hitters tend to have an easier time handling four-seamers without much vertical movement.<\/p>\n

Jameson says small changes to his delivery might explain the jump, and he believes that more carry on his fastball would be a huge boost.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m very, very encouraged,\u201d he said. \u201cEveryone wants \u2018vert\u2019 on a four-seamer. And that\u2019s why I went to the sinker in the first place was because I never had vert. If I can have that along with a sinker, along with the change-up and slider\u2026 Well, then it\u2019ll just be about throwing it in the zone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jameson has missed most of the past two seasons due to injury. He is competing for a bullpen spot in camp.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nick Piecoro<\/p>\n

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