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Rico Washington

St. Louis Cardinals

1978/05/30 31

5-9 195

Milledgeville, GA

L / R

1

the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1997 (10th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Cardinals 14 19 2 3 2 0 0 3 3 6 0 0 .158 .273 .263

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a late-blooming offensive player with pretty good strike-zone judgment.
Flaws
  • Isn't a classic third baseman, both in terms of home-run power and defense.
Career Potential
  • A solid bat off the bench.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 2, 2008 Recalled from Memphis (AAA).
April 21, 2008 Optioned to Memphis (AAA).
March 30, 2008 Contract purchased from Memphis (AAA).

Trades

January 25, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals.
October 28, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
December 16, 2002 Selected by the San Diego Padres from the Pittsburgh Pirates in Rule 5 minor league draft.
June 3, 1997 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 10th round in 1997.

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