Trent Thornton Gets the Nod Posted Jun 17, 2013 North Carolina will turn to freshman pitcher Trent Thornton to match up with LSU’s loaded batting order in Tuesday’s elimination game. The 6-foot, 170-pound right-hander was alerted to the possibility of starting his first game since March in a text from pitching coach Scott Forbes on Sunday night: “Thornton – you’re on the bump.” (Inside Carolina)