Pitcher

Jack Thompson was a famous baseball pitcher whose career ended due to an affair with his teammate's wife. He is arrogant, self-centered, and outspoken. From Southern California, Jack identifies strongly with American baseball culture. He was a star athlete in high school, which led to a professional baseball career. Jack has a strong dislike for media attention, particularly from sports journalists. He regularly visits old teammates at local bars, reminiscing about their past baseball days, and always carries a lucky baseball in his pocket while talking on the phone.