The third base coach would then signal to the batter the sign.

In December 16, 2011, he was not renewed as third base coach for 2012.

He was the team's first base coach for four years prior to the end of his contract.

The first base coach told the young man if he wasn't sure, don't go.

Thompson served as the Giants first base coach in 2000 and 2001.

The following year saw him back in the majors as the club's third base coach.

In 2007, he was moved to third base coach.

He was the team's third base coach from the inaugural 2005 season to the end of the 2008 campaign.

He also served as first base coach for the Indians in 1987.

As there were no full-time base coaches at the time, players took turns in the role.