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Esteban German

Texas Rangers

1978/01/26 31

5-9 195

Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.

R / R

7

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Royals 89 216 30 53 14 3 0 22 18 42 7 3 .245 .303 .338

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • He has phenomenal poise and discipline at the plate, able to make contact at will. Great speed and excellent instincts on the bases.
Flaws
  • Hasn't developed a knack for driving in runs, though he's best suited to the top of the order. Still needs a lot of work on his defense.
Career Potential
  • Emerging as a quality super-sub.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 8, 2009 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
March 29, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
March 13, 2009 Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league contract.
March 9, 2009 Released by the Kansas City Royals.
January 30, 2008 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
February 19, 2007 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
May 3, 2006 Missed 2 games (mouth).
May 1, 2006 Mouth, day-to-day.
February 26, 2006 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
December 8, 2005 Acquired from the Texas Rangers.
September 12, 2005 Contract purchased from Oklahoma (AAA).
March 30, 2005 Assigned by the Texas Rangers to their minor league camp.
November 19, 2004 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
October 27, 2004 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
October 15, 2004 Outrighted to Sacramento (AAA).
September 1, 2004 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
August 11, 2004 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
July 31, 2004 Missed 19 games (left oblique muscle strain).
July 9, 2004 Left oblique muscle strain, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 4).
June 2, 2004 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
April 22, 2004 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
October 1, 2003 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 14, 2003 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
July 27, 2003 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
July 24, 2003 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
March 14, 2003 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
June 6, 2002 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
May 21, 2002 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).

Trades

April 8, 2009 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
March 13, 2009 Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league contract.
December 8, 2005 Texas Rangers traded Estaban German to the Kansas City Royals for Fabio Castro
November 19, 2004 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
July 4, 1996 Signed as non-drafted free agent by the Oakland Athletics in 1996.

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