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Mark Loretta

Los Angeles Dodgers

1971/08/14 38

6-0 200

Santa Monica, CA

R / R

15

the Milwaukee Brewers in 1993 (7th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Dodgers 107 181 19 42 8 0 0 25 20 21 1 1 .232 .309 .276

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has both soft hands and a strong arm. Works pitchers well and uses the entire field to his advantage. Has a good batting eye and a wealth of versatility.
Flaws
  • His lack of speed does make him somewhat of a liability on the bases. Has very limited range and not a lot of power at the plate.
Career Potential
  • An excellent utility infielder.
  • AwardsHutch Award (Best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire)Named to the All-Star GameNL - Silver SluggerNamed to the All-Star GameAmerican Association (AAA) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 25, 2010 Announced his retirement.
April 8, 2009 Missed 2 games (groin).
April 6, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
December 10, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
October 30, 2008 Filed for free agency.
August 7, 2008 Missed 1 game (thigh injury).
August 6, 2008 Thigh injury, day-to-day.
August 5, 2008 Missed 2 games (hamstring).
August 3, 2008 Hamstring, day-to-day.
December 7, 2007 Accepted arbitration from the Houston Astros and added to the roster.
October 30, 2007 Filed for free agency.
January 4, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
October 30, 2006 Filed for free agency.
August 25, 2006 Missed 1 game (quadricep injury).
August 24, 2006 Quadricep injury, day-to-day.
May 31, 2006 Missed 1 game (foot injury).
May 30, 2006 Foot injury, day-to-day.
July 18, 2005 Missed 53 games (thumb injury).
May 24, 2005 Thumb injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 19th).
May 18, 2005 Thumb injury, day-to-day.
September 9, 2004 Missed 2 games (finger injury).
September 7, 2004 Finger injury, day-to-day.
August 8, 2003 Agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with an option for the 2006 season.
December 10, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract.
December 7, 2002 Not offered salary arbitration by the Houston Astros.
October 30, 2002 Filed for free agency.
August 31, 2002 Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers.
October 7, 2001 Missed 7 games (left leg injury).
September 30, 2001 Left leg injury, out for the season.
September 21, 2001 Missed 1 game (left knee injury).
September 20, 2001 Left knee injury, day-to-day.
August 8, 2001 Missed 2 games (left elbow injury).
August 6, 2001 Left elbow injury, day-to-day.
May 19, 2001 Missed 41 games (left thumb injury).
March 28, 2001 Left thumb injury, 15-day DL.

Trades

December 10, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
January 4, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Houston Astros.
December 7, 2005 Boston Red Sox traded Doug Mirabelli to the San Diego Padres for Mark Loretta.
December 16, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres.
August 31, 2002 Milwaukee Brewers traded Mark Loretta and cash to the Houston Astros for two players to be named (Wayne Franklin- Sep. 3rd and Keith Ginter- Sep. 5th).
June 3, 1993 Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 7th round in 1993.

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