Cleveland Guardians 2024 MLB Draft 13th Round Pick: C Bennett Thompson

The Cleveland Guardians chose Bennett Thompson, a catcher from Oregon, in the 13th round with the 385th overall pick.

Bennett Thompson- C Oregon

Age: 21.6

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 196 lbs

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Rankings:

BA: 409

MLB: unranked

WH: Rounds 11-15

Analysis:

Bennett Thompson has an impressive background with summer league appearances in the West Coast League, the Northwoods League, and the Cape Cod Baseball League. At the plate, he displays good discipline and on-base skills, but he lacks power. He excels at minimizing strikeouts, drawing walks, and getting hit by pitches. While his ability to drive the ball is limited, he occasionally shows power to the pull side. Defensively, he is versatile and has experience playing all positions except center field, shortstop, and pitcher. Thompson has a strong defensive record, throwing out over 47% of potential base stealers this season. He is a reliable blocker and exhibits good framing skills. His overall potential may not be high, but he could develop into a dependable backup catcher, offering value at a position with high demand.