University of San Francisco Athletics

GENERAL CAPSULE: Capable right-handed pitcherPREP CAREER: Played four years for the CaliforniaGrizzlies...had 1.64 ERA his senior season...named to First TeamAll-League...three year scholar athlete. PERSONAL:Keith Philip Thompson...Marketing major...hobbies include hiking,running, and eating...goal for the season is to "learn more aboutmyself, the game and to win a WCC Championship"...chose USF to playbaseball, live in the city and earn a degree...thing he likes themost about San Francisco is getting lost...best advice he's everbeen given is "it's not about the money, even though it reallyis"...after he graduates he wants to travel the world...would liketo attend the Summer Olympics...chose No. 34 because "I look goodin it"...favorite movie is the Gladiator...favorite musical artistis the Goo Goo Dolls...parents are Bryan and LaurenceThompson...born on April 5, 1987 in Menlo Park, CA.GIARRATANO ON THOMPSON: "Keith is a quality personand a quality baseball player. He will have a bright future here atUSF in years to come."