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Marcus Thames

Los Angeles Dodgers

1977/03/06 34

6-2 220

Louisville, MS

R / R

10

the New York Yankees in 1996 (30th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 6 17 3 3 1 0 2 4 2 4 0 0 .176 .263 .588
career Total 640 1827 256 450 83 4 115 301 159 510 3 9 .246 .309 .485

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has excellent power and can really mash against left-handed pitching. Can also play a corner outfield position if required.
Flaws
  • Generally inconsistent, he is prone to getting crossed up at the plate. Doesn't hit well enough against right-handers to play more.
Career Potential
  • Platoon or backup outfielder, plus a good bat off the bench.
  • AwardsEastern League (AA) - All-Star TeamDouble-A - All-Star Team (Baseball America)Gulf Coast League (R) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 22, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees to a minor league contract.
July 19, 2011 Released by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
July 12, 2011 Designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
July 5, 2011 Missed 3 games (left calf injury).
July 2, 2011 Left calf injury, day-to-day.
June 28, 2011 Missed 3 games (left calf injury).
June 25, 2011 Left calf injury, day-to-day.
June 6, 2011 Missed 30 games (right quadricep).
May 3, 2011 Right quadricep, 15-day DL.
April 18, 2011 Missed 1 game (quadriceps).
April 16, 2011 Quadriceps, day-to-day.
January 18, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
July 4, 2010 Missed 18 games (hamstring).
June 12, 2010 Hamstring, early September.
June 8, 2010 Missed 2 games (stiff neck).
June 5, 2010 Stiff neck, day-to-day.
May 22, 2010 Missed 2 games (left ankle injury).
May 20, 2010 Left ankle injury, day-to-day.
April 3, 2010 Contract purchased from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AAA).
February 8, 2010 Signed by the New York Yankees to a minor league contract.
November 6, 2009 Outrighted to Toledo (AAA).
June 7, 2009 Missed 41 games (upper body injury).
April 22, 2009 Upper body injury, early September.
August 15, 2008 Missed 5 games (right shoulder injury).
August 10, 2008 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
January 17, 2008 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
August 9, 2007 Missed 21 games (strained left hamstring).
July 19, 2007 Strained left hamstring, 15-day DL.
April 17, 2007 Missed 1 game (flu).
April 16, 2007 Flu, day-to-day.
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
March 1, 2006 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
September 16, 2005 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
June 14, 2005 Optioned to Toledo (AAA).
April 9, 2005 Recalled from Toledo (AAA).
March 31, 2005 Optioned to Toledo (AAA).
March 2, 2005 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
June 22, 2004 Contract purchased from Toledo (AAA).
March 21, 2004 Assigned by the Detroit Tigers to their minor league camp.
January 20, 2004 Invited to spring training by the Detroit Tigers.
December 8, 2003 Signed by the Detroit Tigers to a minor league contract.
October 14, 2003 Cleared waivers and been granted free agency.
August 26, 2003 Missed 1 game (shoulder injury).
August 24, 2003 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
August 6, 2003 Missed 1 game (elbow injury).
August 5, 2003 Elbow injury, day-to-day.
July 16, 2003 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
June 6, 2003 Acquired from the New York Yankees and optioned to Oklahoma (AAA)..
March 18, 2003 Optioned to Columbus (AAA).
March 2, 2003 Re-signed by the New York Yankees to a one-year contract.
June 27, 2002 Optioned to Columbus (AAA).
June 10, 2002 Recalled from Columbus (AAA).

Trades

July 22, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees to a minor league contract.
January 18, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
February 8, 2010 Signed by the New York Yankees to a minor league contract.
December 8, 2003 Signed by the Detroit Tigers to a minor league contract.
June 6, 2003 Texas Rangers traded Ruben Sierra to the New York Yankees for Marcus Thames.
June 2, 1996 Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 30th round in 1996.

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