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Chris Getz

Kansas City Royals

1983/08/30 28

6-0 185

Southfield, MI

L / R

4

the Chicago White Sox in 2005 (4th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 118 380 50 97 6 3 0 26 30 45 21 7 .255 .313 .287
career Total 307 986 124 250 33 7 2 76 79 128 62 12 .254 .315 .307

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Very fast on the basepaths, he is a good at stealing bases and rarely gets caught. Displays solid defense at second base. Has a pretty good batting eye.
Flaws
  • Doesn't have a lot of power. Needs to work on his approach against left-handed pitching in order to become a full-time starter over the long haul.
Career Potential
  • Speedy platoon second baseman.
  • AwardsInternational League (AAA) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 16, 2012 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
February 25, 2011 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
October 3, 2010 Missed the last 20 games of the regular season (mild concussion).
September 13, 2010 Mild concussion, day-to-day.
April 30, 2010 Missed 13 games (right oblique muscle strain).
April 17, 2010 Right oblique muscle strain, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 16).
April 16, 2010 Right oblique muscle strain, day-to-day.
February 28, 2010 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
November 6, 2009 Acquired from the Chicago White Sox.
September 30, 2009 Hernia, late August.
September 1, 2009 Missed 18 games (oblique injury).
August 13, 2009 Oblique injury, early September.
June 5, 2009 Missed 3 games (right ankle injury).
June 2, 2009 Right ankle injury, day-to-day.
May 1, 2009 Missed 5 games (finger injury).
April 26, 2009 Finger injury, day-to-day.
April 16, 2009 Missed 2 games (tricep injury).
April 13, 2009 Triceps injury, day-to-day.
February 25, 2009 Re-signed by the Chicago White Sox to a one-year contract.
October 2, 2008 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 8, 2008 Left wrist injury, day-to-day.
September 2, 2008 Recalled from Charlotte (AAA).
August 26, 2008 Optioned to Charlotte (AAA).
August 10, 2008 Contract purchased from Charlotte (AAA).
June 17, 2005 Signed by the Chicago White Sox.

Trades

November 6, 2009 Kansas City Royals traded Mark Teahen and cash to the Chicago White Sox for Chris Getz and Josh Fields.
June 7, 2005 Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 4th round in 2005.

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