Lane Thomas joined the Guardians at the trade deadline last month. Get to know Cleveland's newest outfielder.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lane Thomas joined the Guardians at the trade deadline and almost immediately began working to figure out how he fits into Cleveland’s plans for a deep postseason run in 2024.
The Tennessee native brings explosive speed and above average pop to a lineup that can use a little of both, whether it is at the top of manager Stephen Vogt’s batting order sandwiched between All-Stars Steven Kwan and José Ramírez, or protecting Josh Naylor in the middle. But what has it been like for Thomas since joining the club? How is he getting along in Cleveland, and what were some of his influences growing up in the land of the Volunteers?Guardians allow three home runs in 7-3 loss to Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson lines out to Cleveland Guardians right fielder Lane Thomas in the first inning of game two of a double header.You grew up just outside Knoxville and committed to the Volunteers before the Blue Jays drafted you in the fifth round in 2014. Pretty safe to say you’re a big Vols fan and you watched their NCAA championship run closely this summer?Yeah, is pretty cool about letting a lot of the pro guys in the area kind of use the facility.
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