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Freddie Bynum

Washington Nationals

1980/03/15 29

6-1 190

Wilson, NC

L / R

4

the Oakland Athletics in 2000 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2005 Athletics 7 7 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 .286 .286 .429
2006 Cubs 71 136 20 35 5 5 4 12 9 44 8 4 .257 .308 .456
2007 Orioles 70 96 21 25 8 2 2 11 2 30 8 1 .260 .290 .448
2008 Orioles 40 112 13 20 3 1 0 8 5 31 2 3 .179 .220 .223
career Total 188 351 54 82 17 8 6 32 16 108 18 8 .234 .275 .379

Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has great speed and the versatility to play all over the field. Can also get red-hot with the bat from time to time.
Flaws
  • Doesn't have a lot of power and struggles against left-handed pitching. Also lacks plate discipline and a position to call his own.
Career Potential
  • An excellent utility man.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 16, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 13, 2008 Signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract.
July 19, 2008 Outrighted to Norfolk (AAA).
July 1, 2008 Contract purchased from Norfolk (AAA).
June 22, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
May 8, 2008 Missed 35 games (right knee surgery).
March 29, 2008 Right knee surgery, 15-day DL.
January 22, 2008 Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
August 20, 2007 Missed 36 games (hamstring).
July 7, 2007 Hamstring, 15-day DL.
February 15, 2007 Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
August 21, 2006 Missed 50 games (shoulder injury).
June 25, 2006 Shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
August 29, 2005 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
March 13, 2005 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
February 22, 2005 Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract.
March 15, 2004 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
March 9, 2003 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
November 20, 2002 Added to the 40-man roster by the Oakland Athletics.

Trades

December 13, 2008 Signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract.
December 6, 2006 Chicago Cubs traded Freddie Bynum to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named (Kevin Hart - Dec 7th).
March 31, 2006 Texas Rangers traded Freddie Bynum to the Chicago Cubs for John Koronka.
June 5, 2000 Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 2nd round in 2000.

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