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Kelly Shoppach

Cleveland Indians

1980/04/29 29

6-0 220

Forth Worth, TX

R / R

5

the Boston Red Sox in 2001 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Indians 89 271 33 58 14 0 12 40 33 98 0 0 .214 .335 .399

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A natural leader behind the plate, he is also a strong defensive catcher with a good arm and the ability to call a good game. Also displays power.
Flaws
  • Focuses a little too much on hitting home runs at the expense of consistently getting on base, and is a little impatient at the plate. Is typically slow.
Career Potential
  • A great backup catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 12, 2009 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
March 7, 2008 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
February 28, 2007 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
June 23, 2006 Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
May 20, 2006 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
February 23, 2006 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
October 4, 2005 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 6, 2005 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
June 12, 2005 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
May 26, 2005 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
March 18, 2005 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
March 3, 2005 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
November 20, 2004 Contract purchased from Pawtucket (AAA).
March 19, 2004 Assigned by the Boston Red Sox to their minor league camp.

Trades

January 27, 2006 Cleveland Indians traded Coco Crisp, David Riske and Josh Bard to the Boston Red Sox for Guillermo Mota, Andy Marte, Kelly Shoppach, cash considerations and a player to be named or further cash considerations.
June 5, 2001 Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2nd round in 2001.

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