(October 5th, 2022, Waldorf, MD) The Atlantic League’s highest pitching honor comes home to none other than the Prince of LaPlata himself, Daryl Thompson.
This is Thompson’s third POTY award, the most of any pitcher in ALPB history!
Thompson began his professional career when he was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 8th Round of the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft out of LaPlata High School, just down the road from Regency Furniture Stadium. Thompson would debut at the MLB level with Dusty Baker and the Cincinnati Reds in 2008, a stage he’d return to in 2011.
Not only has Thompson excelled on the baseball field, but in the community as well. Daryl participates in numerous Blue Crab community events such as Toys for Tots, our Blue Crabs baseball camps, and Bambino Buddies.
In 2021, Daryl made history by becoming the ALPB leader in strikeouts and wins, while posting a league best sixteen wins in his 18th professional season.
Not much can be said about the Atlantic League veteran that hasn’t already been said before. Once again, Thompson kept the league on their toes throughout the entire season.
The 2022 All-Star became the first Atlantic League player to make the all-star team in three consecutive years and finished the season atop of the ALPB in ERA (3.43), wins (15), starts (27), shutouts (3), innings pitched (186.1), WHIP (1.10), and win percentage (.789).
“Year after year, Daryl continues to show that not only does he excel on the field, but off as well,” said Blue Crabs GM Courtney Knichel, “Southern Maryland is extremely grateful to have someone like Daryl on our side.”
About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
The Blue Crabs play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The Blue Crabs, set to kick off their 13th season of baseball, call Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland home. For more information on the Blue Crabs, please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information. For media requests, contact Andrew Bandstra, 301-678-1124.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
The Atlantic League is the first Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. ALPB has sent over 950 players to MLB organizations while drawing 42 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks over its 24-year history. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
