La Plata Native Daryl Thompson and Two-Year ALPB Pitcher Robert Carson Join Team

La Plata native Daryl Thompson and two-year ALPB pitcher Robert Carson join team

Posted by TBN(Staff) On 03/10/2017

Waldorf, MD - March. 9th., The Blue Crabs announced the return of right-handed pitcher Daryl Thompson and left-handed pitcher Robert Carson on Thursday as the 10th Anniversary season roster continues to take shape.

Daryl Thompson returns for his sixth year with the Blue Crabs. A native of Southern Maryland, Thompson was picked in the eighth round of the 2003 MLB Draft out of La Plata High School by the Montreal Expos. His career took him to the majors in 2008 and 2011 with the Cincinnati Reds. Thompson spent time in the Expos, Nationals, Twins, and Mets organizations as well. He joined the Blue Crabs in 2012 after starting the season in AAA Rochester.

Thompson’s 2016 campaign saw his highest innings pitched, strikeouts, walks per nine innings pitched, and strikeout to walk ratio as a Blue Crab. The 31-year old was named the 2016 Opening Day starter and played a pivotal role in the 2015 run to the Atlantic League Championship series. Thompson’s stellar 1.08 ERA in two games pitched was highlighted by a complete game two-hit shutout of the Lancaster Barnstormers in the opening game of the Freedom Division series.

Robert Carson returns to the Blue Crabs after making his Southern Maryland debut in 2016. The left-handed pitcher was acquired by the Blue Crabs on June 1, 2016 from the Bridgeport Bluefish. Carson pitched 46.1 innings with a 3.88 ERA while striking out 54 batters. A fan-favorite, Carson’s charisma and energy was often felt before games on-field as pre-game festivities took place.

“Having Thompson and Carson return was important for us,” said manager John Harris. “Carson’s impact out of the bullpen was valuable and Daryl’s reliability as a starter are traits we wanted to have back on our roster this season.”

The Blue Crabs open up the 2017 season versus the Long Island Ducks on Thursday, April 20, 2017. To buy tickets for this season and to learn about other team news, visit www.somdbluecrabs.com or call 301-638-9788.

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