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Matt LaPorta

Cleveland Indians

1985/01/08 24

6-2 210

Port Charlotte, FL

R / R

1

the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Indians 52 181 29 46 13 0 7 21 12 37 2 0 .254 .308 .442

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has big-time power and run-producing potential and a very good eye at the plate. Can play either outfield corner and first base.
Flaws
  • Lacks defensive polish at any position. Strikes out too much. Also lacks speed and overall athleticism.
Career Potential
  • Potential run-producing bat.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 25, 2009 Missed 2 games (hip injury).
September 23, 2009 Hip injury, day-to-day.
August 19, 2009 Recalled from Columbus (AAA).
May 26, 2009 Optioned to Columbus (AAA).
May 2, 2009 Contract purchased from Columbus (AAA).
March 24, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
March 15, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.

Trades

July 7, 2008 Cleveland Indians traded C.C. Sabathia to Milwaukee Brewers for Matt LaPorta, Rob Bryson, Zach Jackson and a player to be named later (Michael Brantley, Oct.3, 2008).
June 7, 2007 Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round (7th overall) in 2007.

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