1.000 Fileding% 2009
Ryan Lee Thornton was born on Feb. 12, 1987, in Vallejo, California. The son of Frank and Charlotte Thornton ... Has an older brother, Chris ... Brother played basketball at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock from 2005-06 ... Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 17th round of the 2006 MLB Draft ... Majoring in university studies.
Thornton completed his final college season at UNLV batting .327, tied for the team lead in homers with 10 home runs, 42 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Ry was also named MWC player of the week, May 4, 2009.
Ry participated in the California Collegiate League playing on the MLB Urban Youth Academy Team and received All CCL First Team, Most Exciting Player, Fastest Baserunner, Best Baserunner, Best Defensive Outfielder, Best Power Prospect.
Ry was drafted by Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 17th round of the 2006 MLB amateur draft.
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