After his high school career ended May 30, Zack Thompson calmly dissected his first loss in three years and reflected on a run of dominance that raised more eyebrows when the Wapahani pitcher actually gave up a run than when he threw a shutout.
When the topic of being selected in the MLB draft, which begins Thursday and goes through Saturday, was brought up that day, Thompson quickly said, “Hopefully.”
There were plenty of question marks heading into this season as Thompson, who is signed to play at the University of Kentucky, had his junior season cut short because of a shoulder injury.