Scouting grades 20–80
55Hit
50Power
45Run
45Field
40Arm
Yes, this is the son of that Frank Thomas, the Hall of Famer who launched 521 career home runs with the White Sox. Frank, or “Frankie,” Thomas III may not be the same type of player as his father, but he’s quickly carving out a name of his own.
The hit tool here is what stands out. Thomas has hit at nearly every stop throughout his amateur career and has always featured standout bat-to-ball skills and feel for the barrel. It’s a bit of a flatter path from the left side with a shorter move to the ball. Thomas has prioritized slapping the ball to all fields and hasn’t shown off much game power to date, with high ground-ball rates. He has the size to dream on more in the tank, he may just be a swing change away from fully unlocking what could be another gear here. It’s easy to dream on; Thomas has all the polish necessary in his game to succeed at the next level, with bloodlines in his favor.
Thomas is an average runner and a solid defender at first base. That’s likely his landing spot long-term, meaning the bat will have to impress leading up to the draft for teams to feel confident throwing big money his way. He’s currently committed to Auburn, with hopes of following the same path his father once did if he ultimately reaches campus.
