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Joe Thurston

Houston Astros

1979/09/29 32

5-11 210

Fairfield, CA

L / R

7

the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1999 (4th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 126 453 68 136 34 3 13 59 48 78 12 4 .300 .388 .475
career Total 184 337 34 76 20 5 1 27 35 67 5 2 .226 .305 .323

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a strong arm and pretty good speed. Is a solid contact hitter capable of piling up singles and doubles. Can play almost any position on the field.
Flaws
  • Has little power. Needs to work on reading pitchers' moves to get a better jump when stealing. Doesn't have enough of an all-around game to be a regular.
Career Potential
  • Journeyman utility man.
  • AwardsInternational League (AAA) - All-Star TeamInternational League (AAA) - All-Star TeamPacific Coast League (AAA) - All-Star TeamCalifornia League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 13, 2011 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
October 6, 2011 Refused minor league assignment and opted for free agency.
August 11, 2011 Outrighted to New Orleans (AAA).
August 6, 2011 Designated for assignment by the Florida Marlins.
August 5, 2011 Contract purchased from New Orleans (AAA).
March 24, 2011 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 12, 2011 Signed by the Florida Marlins to a minor league contract.
April 3, 2010 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 18, 2009 Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2009 Outrighted to Memphis (AAA).
June 11, 2009 Missed 2 games (personal reasons).
June 9, 2009 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
April 5, 2009 Contract purchased from Memphis (AAA).
December 16, 2008 Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a minor league contract.
August 31, 2008 Outrighted to Pawtucket (AAA).
August 27, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox.
August 26, 2008 Contract purchased from Pawtucket (AAA).
April 25, 2008 Outrighted to Pawtucket (AAA).
April 22, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox.
April 16, 2008 Contract purchased from Pawtucket (AAA).
March 19, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 13, 2007 Signed by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
July 28, 2007 Designated for assignment by the Philadelphia Phillies.
July 27, 2007 Contract purchased from Ottawa (AAA).
April 1, 2007 Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a minor league contract.
March 25, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Washington Nationals.
November 6, 2006 Signed by the Washington National to a minor league contract.
October 11, 2006 Outrighted to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AAA).
August 22, 2006 Contract purchased from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AAA).
March 20, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 11, 2006 Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
October 28, 2005 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
March 26, 2005 Assigned by the Los Angeles Dodgers to their minor league camp.
February 28, 2005 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
October 5, 2004 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 7, 2004 Recalled from Las Vegas (AAA).
May 29, 2004 Optioned to Las Vegas (AAA).
May 7, 2004 Recalled from Las Vegas (AAA).
April 4, 2004 Optioned to Las Vegas (AAA).
March 5, 2004 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
September 2, 2003 Recalled from Las Vegas (AAA).
March 29, 2003 Optioned to Las Vegas (AAA).
September 1, 2002 Recalled from Las Vegas (AAA).
March 20, 2002 Optioned to Las Vegas (AAA).

Trades

November 13, 2011 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
January 12, 2011 Signed by the Florida Marlins to a minor league contract.
December 18, 2009 Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract.
December 16, 2008 Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a minor league contract.
December 13, 2007 Signed by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract.
April 1, 2007 Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a minor league contract.
November 6, 2006 Signed by the Washington National to a minor league contract.
January 11, 2006 Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a minor league contract.
July 26, 2005 Los Angeles Dodgers traded Joey Thurston to the New York Yankees for a player to be named later.
June 2, 1999 Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 4th round in 1999.

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