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Chris Richard

Tampa Bay Rays

1974/06/07 35

6-2 210

San Diego, CA

L / L

5

the St. Louis Cardinals in 1995 (19th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Rays 13 19 1 2 0 0 0 0 4 7 0 0 .105 .261 .105

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can play the outfield, as well as first base. Is a professional hitter with power.
Flaws
  • Doesn't walk nearly enough to justify his elevated strikeout totals. Lacks consistency.
Career Potential
  • Veteran bat off the bench.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 30, 2009 Outrighted to Durham (AAA).
September 7, 2009 Contract purchased from Durham (AAA).
April 5, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 5, 2008 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a minor league contract.
March 29, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
November 27, 2007 Re-signed by the Tampa Rays to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
January 2, 2007 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract.
November 1, 2006 Opted for minor league free agency.
November 18, 2005 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.
October 28, 2005 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
February 19, 2005 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
October 8, 2003 Refused an outright assignment and elected free agency.
September 29, 2003 Missed 135 games to the end of the regular season (strained left hamstring).
May 10, 2003 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (strained left hamstring).
May 1, 2003 Strained left hamstring, 15-day DL.
March 11, 2003 Acquired from the Baltimore Orioles.
July 31, 2002 Missed 102 games (left shoulder surgery).
July 14, 2002 Sent to Rochester (AAA) on a rehab assignment.
March 30, 2002 Left shoulder surgery, 15-day DL.
February 28, 2002 Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
July 5, 2001 Missed 14 games (right knee injury).
June 23, 2001 Right knee injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 20).
June 20, 2001 Right knee injury, day-to-day.
June 13, 2001 Missed 3 games (left hamstring injury).
June 9, 2001 Left hamstring injury, day-to-day.

Trades

January 2, 2007 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract.
April 26, 2006 Signed by the Pittburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
November 18, 2005 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.
February 19, 2005 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
March 11, 2003 Baltimore Orioles traded Chris Richard and cash considerations to the Colorado Rockies for Jack Cust.
July 29, 2000 Baltimore Orioles traded Mike Timlin to the St. Louis Cardinals for Mark Nussbeck and Chris Richard.
June 1, 1995 Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 19th round in 1995.

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