Solid offensive outfielder who finished with a .385 career batting average in three seasons of high school baseball ... Will likely see playing time in right field or as a designated hitter this spring ... Competed for the Colton Nighthawks of the Connie Mack League during the summer of 2011.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played three years of varsity baseball at Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., where he was coached by Dominic Copas ... Named to the Perfect Game Preseason All-Region second team in 2011 ... Was a second-team all-Baseline League and third team all-Valley selection as a senior along with team MVP honors ... Hit .390 with five doubles, two triple, a home run and 26 runs scored ... Had a .490 on-base percentage and stole 8-of-9 bases ... Played in both the Daily Bulletin All-Star Game (North team) and was a member of the Inland Empire Coaches Association San Bernardino County All-Star team ... A first-team all-league and third-team all-valley honoree as a junior after batting .379 with six doubles, three triples, a home run and 29 runs scored ... Compiled a .552 slugging average and had seven steals ... Earned all-league honorable mention honors as a sophomore when he hit .390 ... Graduated with a 4.4 grade point average.
PERSONAL
Spencer Charles Thornton was born March 23, 1993, in Upland, Calif. ... Son of Dave and Pauline Thornton ... Enjoys wakeboarding, skateboarding, hunting and fishing ... Was also recruited by UC Riverside ... Favorite athlete is Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki ... A business management major at San Diego State.
