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Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2006	0	56	192	36	52	16	4	6	41	27	52	6	2	.271	.370	.490
2007	0	79	297	38	78	16	1	10	43	22	64	4	2	.263	.316	.424
2008	0	92	306	38	82	26	2	11	49	16	78	3	2	.268	.302	.474
2009	0	92	329	61	108	31	5	9	66	22	65	13	3	.328	.375	.535
2010	0	37	138	34	51	12	4	7	29	16	26	2	4	.370	.440	.667
2011	0	82	279	22	70	10	0	5	25	27	74	0	3	.251	.324	.341
career	Total	53	123	13	27	9	0	3	11	13	39	1	0	.220	.294	.366

Year

Team

RBI

AVG

OBP

SLG

2011

279

.251

.324

.341

career

Total

123

.220

.294

.366

Jose Bautista was once selected in the Rule 5 draft.

96 Astros Potential Rule 5 Selections

by Timothy De Block from The Crawfish Boxes on Dec 5, 2011 8:00 AM EST

The Astros have an opportunity to add some talent through the Rule 5 draft December 8th. This is a look at some of the players available.

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102 GM GPA: Grading Kevin Towers' First Semester

by Dan Strittmatter from AZ Snake Pit on Jul 12, 2011 11:00 AM EDT

New Arizona GM Kevin Towers' Diamondbacks have had a successful first half under the new regime, but how have the new management's moves been paying off? A transaction-by-transaction look at Towers' first year on the job.

21 Diamondbacks Send John Hester To Orioles To Complete Mark Reynolds Trade

by Jim McLennan from AZ Snake Pit on Apr 30, 2011 6:00 PM EDT

The Diamondbacks announced they have sent catcher John Hester to the Baltimore Orioles. This completes the trade in which Arizona acquired right-handed pitchers David Hernandez and Kam Mickolio for Mark Reynolds.

16 Diamondbacks Make Roster Moves: Micah Owings, John Hester To AAA

by Jim McLennan from AZ Snake Pit on Mar 21, 2011 6:57 PM EDT

The Diamondbacks made some roster moves this afternoon, and may be making room for Russell Branyan. We look at the changes, and what they might mean.

61 Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 8: Salt In Our Wounds

by Jim McLennan from AZ Snake Pit on Feb 26, 2011 9:21 PM EST

The Diamondbacks faced the Rockies in the inaugural game at Salt River Fields this afternoon, but lost their second consecutive spring game by a single run, 8-7. We report on both the action, and the new venue.

Kevin Towers was not happy with the attitude in the clubhouse last year, and he's made moves to improve it.

42 Diamondbacks at the Winter Meetings: Wednesday Roundup

by snakecharmer from AZ Snake Pit on Dec 8, 2010 11:06 PM EST

A wrap-up of Diamondbacks news and signings from Wednesday's winter meetings. Mike Hampton will be invited to Spring Training, and the Henry Blanco deal is still in the works.

7 Snakes Don't Hibernate: Diamondbacks In Winter Ball

by Jim McLennan from AZ Snake Pit on Nov 24, 2010 1:07 PM EST

Some Diamondbacks players and prospects are not having a leisurely off-season, but have been playing in winter ball. We look at how they have been doing.

24 Know Your Foe #46: D-Backs look to trip up hot Rockies in Denver

by Bryan Kilpatrick from Purple Row on Sep 10, 2010 2:00 PM EDT

Know Your Foe #46: D-Backs look to trip up hot Rockies in Denver

4 Happ Helps Astros Take Series, Beat Arizona 3-2

by David Coleman from The Crawfish Boxes on Sep 5, 2010 9:17 PM EDT

JA Happ strikes out seven in seven innings to pick up his sixth victory of the season.

25 Diamondbacks 2, Astros 3: Live and Direct From...

by Jim McLennan from AZ Snake Pit on Sep 5, 2010 7:27 PM EDT

The Astros scored three in the first off Rodrigo Lopez, and that proved enough for them to beat the D-backs 3-2. Lopez pitched seven innings, but took the loss; Kelly Johnson and John Hester homered for Arizona.

Scouting Report

Assets

Has good size for a catcher and displays a fair amount of home-run power. Calls a good game behind the dish.

Flaws

Doesn't walk a lot because he is somewhat of a free-swinger at the plate. Runs like most catchers--slowly.

Career Potential

Backup catcher.
AwardsPacific Coast League (AAA) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 30, 2012

Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract.

April 30, 2011

Optioned to Norfolk (AAA).

March 21, 2011

Outrighed to Reno (AAA).

March 13, 2011

Optioned to Reno (AAA).

March 11, 2011

Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract.

July 31, 2010

Recalled from Reno (AAA).

June 12, 2010

Optioned to Reno (AAA).

April 11, 2010

Recalled from Reno (AAA).

April 3, 2010

Optioned to Reno (AAA).

August 28, 2009

Contract purchased from Reno (AAA).

April 30, 2011	Arizona Diamondbacks traded John Hester to the Baltimore Orioles.
June 6, 2006	Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 13th round in 2006.

Assets	Has good size for a catcher and displays a fair amount of home-run power. Calls a good game behind the dish.
Flaws	Doesn't walk a lot because he is somewhat of a free-swinger at the plate. Runs like most catchers--slowly.
Career Potential	Backup catcher. AwardsPacific Coast League (AAA) - All-Star Team

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