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J.R. House

Kansas City Royals

1979/11/11 30

6-0 210

Charleston, WV

R / R

5

the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1999 (5th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Astros 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A gifted pure hitter, he can hit for average and some power. Behind the plate, he has a strong arm.
Flaws
  • His lack of plate discipline is a problem in the majors. Also, he's been injury plagued over his minor-league career.
Career Potential
  • An offensive backup catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 22, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
November 30, 2008 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.
August 16, 2008 Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
March 19, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 11, 2008 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
October 12, 2007 Filed for free agency.
October 3, 2007 Outrighted to Norfolk (AAA).
August 13, 2007 Contract purchased from Norfolk (AAA).
March 27, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Baltimore Orioles.
January 5, 2007 Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract.
November 1, 2006 Opted for minor league free agency.
October 6, 2006 Outrighted to Round Rock (AAA).
August 28, 2006 Optioned to Round Rock (AAA).
August 20, 2006 Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
March 15, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 27, 2006 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
March 8, 2005 Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
February 11, 2005 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
September 7, 2004 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
August 1, 2004 Optioned to Nashville (AAA).
July 15, 2004 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
March 15, 2004 Optioned to Nashville (AAA).
February 19, 2004 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
September 23, 2003 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
March 11, 2003 Optioned to minor league camp.
February 14, 2003 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
March 13, 2002 Optioned to Altoona (AA).
February 22, 2002 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
November 19, 2001 Contract purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates from Nashville (AAA).

Trades

November 30, 2008 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.
January 11, 2008 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
January 5, 2007 Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract.
January 27, 2006 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
June 3, 1999 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 5th round in 1999.

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