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Jorge Velandia

Philadelphia Phillies

1975/01/12 34

5-9 190

Caracas, Venezuela

R / R

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Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Indians 7 8 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 .375 .444 .500
2008 Blue Jays 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is known for his solid glove and the ability to play three infield positions. Has improved as a hitter over the years.
Flaws
  • Isn't a great base-stealer and doesn't own a lot of power, which makes him a less attractive option to play every day.
Career Potential
  • A reserve infielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 16, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 15, 2009 Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a minor league contract.
August 31, 2008 Acquired from the Cleveland Indians.
July 17, 2008 Outrighted to Buffalo (AAA).
June 12, 2008 Contract purchased from Buffalo (AAA).
May 26, 2008 Signed by the Cleveland Indians to a minor league contract.
May 19, 2008 Refused an outright assignment and decided to become a free agent.
May 16, 2008 Optioned to Syracuse (AAA).
May 7, 2008 Contract purchased from Syracuse (AAA).
March 26, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 13, 2007 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
November 2, 2007 Refused an outright assignment and elected for free agency.
September 9, 2007 Contract purchased from Dunham (AAA).
December 1, 2006 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract.
November 1, 2006 Opted for minor league free agency.
March 7, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 19, 2006 Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a minor league contract.
October 28, 2005 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
March 21, 2005 Assigned by the Pittsburgh Pirates to their minor league camp.
December 1, 2004 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
October 27, 2004 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
April 4, 2004 Assigned by the Atlanta Braves to their minor league camp.
April 3, 2004 Assigned to Richmond (AAA).
January 12, 2004 Invited to spring training by the Atlanta Braves.
October 14, 2003 Outrighted to Norfolk (AAA).
September 2, 2003 Contract purchased from Norfolk (AAA).
July 20, 2003 Optioned to Norfolk (AAA).
July 17, 2003 Contract purchased from Norfolk (AAA).
March 25, 2003 Assigned to minor league camp.
March 26, 2002 Assigned to minor league camp.
October 10, 2001 Outrighted to Norfolk (AAA).
September 8, 2001 Missed 62 games (Strained left oblique muscle).
July 3, 2001 Strained left oblique muscle, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 29).
June 15, 2001 Contract purchased from Norfolk (AAA).
March 29, 2001 Assigned to minor league camp.

Trades

January 15, 2009 Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a minor league contract.
August 31, 2008 Cleveland Indians traded Jorge Velandia to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations.
May 26, 2008 Signed by the Cleveland Indians to a minor league contract.
April 2, 2008 Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.
December 13, 2007 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
December 1, 2006 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract.
December 1, 2004 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
April 4, 2004 Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract.
September 30, 2000 Oakland Athletics traded Jorge Velandia to the New York Mets for Nelson Cruz.
December 15, 1997 Oakland Athletics traded David Newham and Don Wengert to the San Diego Padres for Doug Bochtler and Jorge Velandia.
May 11, 1994 Detroit Tigers traded Jorge Velandia and Scott Livingstone to the San Diego Padres for Gene Harris.
January 15, 1992 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Detroit Tigers in 1992.

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