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Humberto Quintero

Houston Astros

1979/08/02 30

5-9 205

Maracaibo, Venezuela

R / R

7

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Astros 60 157 11 37 8 1 4 14 7 41 0 0 .236 .286 .376

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has good defensive instincts and a strong arm behind the dish. Displays the leadership qualities needed for the catching position.
Flaws
  • Struggles at the dish when he gets regular at-bats. Isn't patient enough and often swings at bad pitches.
Career Potential
  • A backup catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

May 12, 2009 Missed 15 games (strained right shoulder).
April 25, 2009 Strained right shoulder, 15-day DL.
January 19, 2009 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
September 17, 2008 Missed 1 game (left knee injury).
September 15, 2008 Left knee injury, day-to-day.
July 22, 2008 Missed 15 games (concussion).
July 2, 2008 Concussion, 15-day DL.
June 6, 2008 Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
April 18, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Houston Astros.
April 14, 2008 Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
April 9, 2008 Outrighted to Round Rock (AAA).
February 22, 2008 Signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
September 4, 2007 Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
June 10, 2007 Outrighted to Round Rock (AAA).
February 28, 2007 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
August 28, 2006 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
March 27, 2006 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
February 22, 2006 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
October 5, 2005 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 7, 2005 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
August 31, 2005 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
July 16, 2005 Missed 23 games (appendectomy).
June 18, 2005 Appendectomy, 15-day DL.
June 1, 2005 Recalled from Round Rock (AAA).
April 2, 2005 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
March 18, 2005 Optioned to Portland (AAA).
September 13, 2004 Recalled from Portland (AAA).
August 31, 2004 Optioned to Portland (AAA).
August 16, 2004 Recalled from Portland (AAA).
July 26, 2004 Optioned to Portland (AAA).
June 21, 2004 Recalled from Portland (AAA).
March 15, 2004 Optioned to Portland (AAA).
March 2, 2004 Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract.
September 2, 2003 Contract purchased from Mobile (AA).
July 12, 2002 Acquired from the Chicago White Sox.
March 6, 2002 Assigned by the Chicago White Sox to their minor league camp.

Trades

March 28, 2005 Houston Astros traded Tim Redding and cash considerations to the San Diego Padres for catcher Humberto Quintero.
July 12, 2002 Chicago White Sox traded Humberto Quintero and Alex Fernandez to the San Diego Padres for D'Angelo Jimenez.
January 16, 1997 Signed as a nondrafted free agent by the Chicago White Sox.

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