Scott Robert Thorman (born January 6, 1982) is a Canadian former first baseman who is currently the manager of the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Triple-A affiliate of the

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. He was previously manager of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Royals' Double-A affiliate. Managing the Advanced-A Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2019, he won the Mills Cup Championship. Thorman was drafted in the first round, 30th overall in the

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by the Atlanta Braves. Thorman played for Canada in the inaugural

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and Thorman also played in the

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Professional career

Atlanta Braves

Thorman steadily rose through the Braves organization, finishing the 2005 season with their Triple-A team, the

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. Thorman made his major league debut on June 18, . Thorman's first major league hit was an

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single against Scott Downs of the Toronto Blue Jays on June 20, 2006. Thorman earned his first multi- home run game on May 12, in a 9–2 win over the

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. On September 22, Thorman hit a pinch-hit game-tying homer with 2 outs in the bottom of the 10th inning against the

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. The Braves went on to win the game an inning later. The Braves sent Thorman outright to the minors on March 28, . Thorman became a free agent at the end of the season.

Milwaukee Brewers

In December 2008 Thorman was signed to a minor league contract with the

and Thorman received an invitation to Spring training. Thorman was released by the Brewers on April 4, 2009 after the Brewers acquired first baseman Joe Koshansky.

Texas Rangers

On April 7, , Thorman signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, but was released on April 27. Thorman had hit only .188 with one home run and four RBIs in 11 games with the Triple-A Oklahoma RedHawks before his release.

Kansas City Royals

Thorman signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals on May 21, 2009. Thorman hit .297 with 19 home runs and 63 RBIs in 97 games with the Triple-A Omaha Royals. On December 11, 2009 Thorman was re-signed by the Royals with an invitation to spring training.

Detroit Tigers

On December 1, 2010, Thorman signed a minor league contract with the

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and played in 109 games for the Toledo Mud Hens in AAA, hitting .240. He went into coaching not long after.

Personal life

Thorman's father died of cancer when Thorman was 12. Thorman has a wife, Kelly. Thorman also has 3 children.

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