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J.R. Towles

Minnesota Twins

1984/02/11 28

6-2 190

Crosby, TX

R / R

5

the Houston Astros in 2004 (20th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 35 105 19 29 4 0 3 11 18 11 3 0 .276 .430 .400
career Total 155 428 40 80 22 0 11 50 37 95 0 1 .187 .267 .315

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is athletic and shows offensive potential and a sweet swing. Has the frame to hit for power. Is decent with the glove and has a strong arm for throwing out runners trying to steal. Can run a bit for a catcher.
Flaws
  • Must show he can be a consistent producer at the highest level. Needs to add more muscle to his frame to maximize his power potential. Also needs to prove he can call consistently good games, as well.
Career Potential
  • Inconsistent backup catcher with a little upside.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 15, 2011 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
October 13, 2011 Outrighted to Oklahoma (AAA).
September 2, 2011 Recalled from Oklahoma City (AAA).
July 6, 2011 Optioned to Oklahoma City (AAA).
June 30, 2011 Missed 2 games (chin injury).
June 28, 2011 Chin injury, day-to-day.
June 22, 2011 Missed 4 games (body soreness).
June 18, 2011 Body soreness, day-to-day.
April 19, 2011 Missed 1 game (ankle injury).
April 16, 2011 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
April 2, 2011 Missed 1 game (back spasms).
April 1, 2011 Back spasms, day-to-day.
January 27, 2011 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
May 5, 2010 Optioned to Corpus Christi (AA).
January 8, 2010 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
September 4, 2009 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
May 11, 2009 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
April 25, 2009 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
March 27, 2009 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
February 12, 2009 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
September 1, 2008 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
July 22, 2008 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
July 2, 2008 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
June 6, 2008 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
April 17, 2008 Missed 2 games (left hand injury).
April 15, 2008 Left hand injury, day-to-day.
February 22, 2008 Signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
September 4, 2007 Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).

Trades

December 15, 2011 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
June 7, 2004 Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 20th round in 2004.

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