Riley Thompson – Picture by Todd Johnson The last time I saw Riley Thompson pitch in person, he went five innings, struck out 10 Clinton Lumberkings, and did not allow a hit in leading South Bend to the Midwest League title. That was in September 2019. Here is what Prospects Live said of Thompson after that initial first full season: On the hill, Riley features a fastball that can bump triple digits in short stints and sits 94-96 on the mound. He has a high-spin curve that is a plus pitch at least.