Jason Thompson Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
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Updated on January 09, 2026
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Jason Thompson Biography
Jason Thompson is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on July 6, 1954 in California, California, United States. Three-time MLB All-Star first baseman who hit 208 home runs during his 11-year career which spanned from 1976 to 1986; played for the Detroit Tigers, California Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Montreal Expos.
He was given the nickname Rooftop by former teammate Rusty Staub.
Thompson was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifteenth round of the 1972 Major League Baseball draft, but chose instead to play ball at Cal-State Northridge. He was then selected in the fourth round of the 1975 Major League Baseball draft by the Detroit Tigers.
In his first professional season, 1975, he batted .324 with 10 home runs and 38 runs batted in for the Southern League’s Montgomery Rebels. With regular first baseman Dan Meyer batting .192 with only two RBIs, the Tigers gave the job to Thompson early into the 1976 season. He responded by going four-for-five in his third game as a major leaguer.
His son, Matt, became a Little League coach in Saudi Arabia.
| Name | Jason Thompson |
| First Name | Jason |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Birthday | July 6 |
| Birth Year | 1954 |
| Place of Birth | California |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 1977, Thompson was batting .276 with twelve home runs and 65 RBIs at the All-Star break to gain selection to the AL squad, but he did not appear in the game. He was named to the All-Star team again a year later, and flew out to George Foster in his only at-bat.
Jason Thompson Net Worth
Jason Thompson is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jason Thompson's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He opted to attend Cal State Northridge when he was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
On June 26, 1984, he hit four home runs in a doubleheader at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs.
Jason Dolph Thompson (born July 6, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, and the current owner and operator of Jason Thompson Baseball, which offers baseball instruction in Auburn Hills, Michigan. He threw and batted left-handed.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Baseball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 1979, in a nationally televised game on NBC on June 16, Thompson hit a foul ball over the roof in foul territory in right field completely out of Tiger Stadium off California Angels’ right-hander Dave Frost. Thompson also hit several home runs over the right field roof of Tiger stadium during his time as a Tiger. Thompson hit two home runs in the game, a 4–2 loss.
After getting off to a slow start in 1980, Thompson was traded to the California Angels for Al Cowens on May 27. In four plus seasons with the Tigers, Thompson batted .256 with 98 home runs and 354 RBIs.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Jason Thompson height 6 feet 4 inches Jason weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
While with the Tigers, Thompson earned the nickname “Roof Top” from his ability to hit balls onto the Tiger Stadium right field roof. On two occasions he powered the ball over the roof and completely out of the stadium. A steady first baseman, he also led each league in total chances in 1977 and 1984.
Immediately after acquiring Thompson, the Pirates dealt him to the New York Yankees for Jim Spencer and minor league pitchers Greg Cochran and Fred Tolliver, however, commissioner Bowie Kuhn voided the deal. The Yankees were to pay Spencer’s 1981 salary according to the original deal; which put the transaction over the $400,000 limit the commissioner had established for any transaction.
Who is Jason Thompson Dating?
According to our records, Jason Thompson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jason Thompson’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Jason Thompson. You may help us to build the dating records for Jason Thompson!Now part of a team he was never intended to be part of, Thompson got off to a slow start with the Pirates, batting .171 with seven home runs and seventeen RBIs in the first half of the strike shortened season. His hitting improved substantially in the second half of the 1981 season, as he batted .321 with eight home runs and 25 RBIs.
Facts & Trivia
Jason Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jason Thompson celebrates birthday on July 6 of every year.
Thompson continued his hot hitting into 1982, hitting thirteen home runs and batting .354 through the month of May to earn the third All-Star nod of his career. For the season, Thompson batted .284 with 31 home runs and 101 RBIs. He became the third player in Pirates history to reach the 100-RBI, 100-walk plateau, finishing fifth in the National League in OPS with a .902 mark.
Where is Jason Thompson now?
On February 1, 2020, Thompson signed with Casademont Zaragoza of the Liga ACB.
Who does the voiceover for Hell's Kitchen?
Gordon Ramsay is the head chef. Jason Thompson is the narrator.
What nationality is Jason Thompson?
Canadian
Who is Jason Thompson wife?
Paloma Jonas
Is Jason Thompson married?
Paloma Jonas
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