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Matt Carson

Minnesota Twins

1981/07/01 30

6-2 200

Newport Beach, CA

R / R

2

the New York Yankees in 2002 (5th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 90 368 61 105 34 1 19 65 27 88 11 1 .285 .338 .538
career Total 46 100 8 20 2 0 5 14 2 30 4 0 .200 .210 .370

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Displays an intriguing power-speed combination. Is especially effective against left-handed pitching.
Flaws
  • Strikes out too much to be more of an offensive factor. Is only average with the glove in the outfield.
Career Potential
  • Reserve outfielder.
  • Awards

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 17, 2011 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
September 30, 2011 Declared free agent.
August 1, 2011 Acquired from the Oakland Athletics.
March 30, 2011 Assigned to minor league camp.
November 2, 2010 Outrighted to Sacramento (AAA).
November 2, 2010 Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a minor league contract.
October 3, 2010 Missed the last 3 games of the regular season (lower back spasms).
October 1, 2010 Lower back spasms, day-to-day.
August 24, 2010 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
August 9, 2010 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
July 5, 2010 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
June 15, 2010 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
June 12, 2010 Missed 2 games (jaw injury).
June 10, 2010 Jaw injury, day-to-day.
June 8, 2010 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
April 30, 2010 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
April 22, 2010 Contract purchased from Sacramento (AAA).
March 21, 2010 Assigned to minor league camp.
October 30, 2009 Outrighted to Sacramento (AAA).
September 18, 2009 Contract purchased from Sacramento (AAA).

Trades

November 17, 2011 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
August 1, 2011 Oakland Athletics traded Matt Carson to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash.
December 1, 2008 Signed by the Oakland Athletics to a minor league contract.
June 4, 2002 Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 5th round in 2002.

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