2010- Appeared in 13 games, started 10 games...Threw 40 innings with 24 strikeouts and 12 base on balls

2009- Appeared in 13 games, started 5 games...Led all starting pitchers with a 3.66 ERA...3-1 overall record...Threw 32 innings, opponents hit .291 against him

HIGH SCHOOL- Shorecrest Prep HS...Coach Don Reed...Selected All-Conference and All-County after Sr and Jr year...District Player of the Year...All-State Selection, Sr and Jr year...Team MVP in 2008.

PERSONAL- Son of Bobby and Keri Thigpen...Major-Family Business...Dad played at Mississippi State University and professionally with the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies...Favorite team- Chicago White Sox...Favorite player-Roy Halladay...Favorite TV show-Sportcenter...Favorite movies-For the Love of the Game and  Major League...Favorite Singer/Groups-George Strait...Hobbies include hunting, fishing, golf and watersports.