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Tim Hummel

Chicago White Sox

1978/11/18 31

6-2 205

Goshen, NY

R / R

2

the Chicago White Sox in 2000 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2004 Reds 56 110 10 24 4 0 1 7 8 17 1 0 .218 .281 .282

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • He's a strong pure hitter with a pretty good knowledge of the strike zone and hits well with runners on. In the field, he has some versatility, able to play around the infield.
Flaws
  • His power has been a little slow to develop. Early in his big-league career, he's had some consistency problems and has been unable to hit righties.
Career Potential
  • He'll spend most of his career in the minors.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 7, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 8, 2005 Selected by the Chicago White Sox from the St. Louis Cardinals in the Rule 5 major league draft.
March 23, 2005 Assigned by the Boston Red Sox to their minor league camp.
February 1, 2005 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
September 16, 2004 Designated for assignment.
September 3, 2004 Claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
August 15, 2004 Optioned to Louisville (AAA).
May 9, 2004 Recalled from Louisville (AAA).
March 31, 2004 Optioned to Louisville (AAA).
August 26, 2003 Acquired from the Chicago White Sox.
March 18, 2003 Optioned to Charlotte (AAA).
March 3, 2003 Agreed to terms with the Chicago White Sox to a one year contract.
November 20, 2002 Contract purchased by the Chicago White Sox.
March 25, 2002 Assigned to minor league camp.

Trades

December 8, 2005 Selected by the Chicago White Sox from the St. Louis Cardinals in the Rule 5 major league draft.
June 23, 2005 Boston Red Sox traded Tim Hummel to the St. Louis Cardinals for future considerations.
September 3, 2004 Boston Red Sox claimed off waivers Tim Hummel from the Cincinnati Reds.
August 21, 2003 Cincinnati Reds traded Scott Sullivan to the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named (Tim Hummel - Aug. 28th).
June 5, 2000 Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round in 2000.

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