Outfielder Lane Thomas, who seemed like an afterthought pickup at the trade deadline a few weeks back, is making a name for himself with the Washington Nationals.
The 26-year-old Knoxville, Tennessee, native — acquired when GM Mike Rizzo sent pitcher Jon Lester to the St. Louis Cardinals — has played his way into the Nationals‘ spotlight by hitting .304 in 14 games with Washington.
Being in the spotlight isn’t completely new for Thomas. He‘s been there for years in his hometown, where he played both high school and college ball.