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Brian Buscher

Minnesota Twins

1981/04/18 28

6-0 220

Jacksonville, FL

L / R

3

the San Francisco Giants in 2003 (3rd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Twins 61 136 14 32 3 1 2 12 24 35 0 0 .235 .360 .316

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a disciplined hitter with plenty of patience at the plate and a smooth line-drive stroke. Can rack up doubles.
Flaws
  • Has defensive issues at the hot corner, as well as a lack of big-time power that's typical of the third-base position.
Career Potential
  • A solid bat off the bench and reserve third baseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 3, 2009 Outrighted to Rochester (AAA).
October 10, 2009 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
October 7, 2009 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 1, 2009 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
August 1, 2009 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
September 27, 2008 Dizziness, day-to-day.
September 21, 2008 Missed 3 games (left thumb injury).
September 18, 2008 Left thumb injury, day-to-day.
June 12, 2008 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
April 30, 2008 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
April 19, 2008 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 24, 2008 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
February 27, 2008 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
August 23, 2007 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
August 7, 2007 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
July 27, 2007 Contract purchased from Rochester (AAA).
March 2, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
March 15, 2004 Assigned by the San Francisco Giants to their minor league camp.
June 29, 2003 Signed by the San Francisco Giants.

Trades

December 7, 2006 Selected by the Minnesota Twins from the San Francisco Giants in the Rule 5 minor league draft.
June 3, 2003 Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 3rd round in 2003.

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