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Nate McLouth

Atlanta Braves

1981/10/28 27

5-11 180

Muskegon, MI

L / R

4

the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000 (25th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Pirates 45 168 27 43 7 1 9 34 21 29 7 0 .256 .349 .470

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a steady gap-to-gap hitter who runs and steals bases well. Plays the game in hard-nosed fashion and has occasional power. Is also a versatile outfielder.
Flaws
  • Is still lacking in terms of plate discipline against big-league pitchers. Struggles with runners in scoring position and lacks overall consistency.
Career Potential
  • A late-blooming outfielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

May 1, 2009 Missed 6 games (strained right oblique muscle).
April 24, 2009 Strained right oblique muscle, day-to-day.
February 17, 2009 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a three-year contract.
August 24, 2008 Missed 3 games (illness).
August 20, 2008 Illness, day-to-day.
July 1, 2008 Missed 1 game (sore left knee).
June 30, 2008 Sore left knee, day-to-day.
March 10, 2008 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
September 30, 2007 Missed 2 games (illness).
September 27, 2007 Illness, day-to-day.
June 28, 2007 Missed 1 game (neck injury).
June 27, 2007 Neck injury, day-to-day.
March 7, 2007 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
October 2, 2006 Missed the last 46 games of the regular season (sprained left ankle).
August 14, 2006 Sprained left ankle, 15-day DL.
February 24, 2006 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
August 11, 2005 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
July 1, 2005 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
June 28, 2005 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
March 14, 2005 Assigned by the Pittsburgh Pirates to their minor league camp.
February 7, 2005 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
November 20, 2004 Contract purchased from Altoona (AA).

Trades

June 6, 2000 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 25th round in 2000.

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