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Nathan Haynes

Texas Rangers

1979/09/07 30

5-9 170

Oakland, CA

L / L

2

the Oakland Athletics in 1997 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Rays 20 44 3 10 0 0 0 3 3 12 4 1 .227 .277 .227

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a very athletic outfielder that can line up at all three positions. Runs very well and hustles for the extra base.
Flaws
  • Struggles badly against left-handed pitching, and strikes out a little too often. Could also use more plate discipline.
Career Potential
  • A reserve outfielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 8, 2009 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
May 9, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays.
March 28, 2008 Claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
February 22, 2008 Signed by the Los Angeles Angels to a one-year contract.
May 28, 2007 Contract purchased from Salt Lake (AAA).
March 18, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
January 4, 2007 Signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a minor league contract.
October 28, 2005 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
March 24, 2004 Assigned by the San Francisco Giants to their minor league camp.
December 19, 2003 Signed by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract.
October 3, 2003 Outrighted to Salt Lake (AAA).
March 14, 2003 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
March 1, 2003 Re-signed by the Anaheim Angels to a one-year contract.
March 8, 2002 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
March 12, 2001 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).

Trades

January 8, 2009 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
March 28, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays from the Los Angeles Angels.
January 4, 2007 Signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a minor league contract.
December 19, 2003 Signed by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract.
July 29, 1999 Anaheim Angels traded Randy Velarde and Omar Olivares to the Oakland Athletics for Elvin Nina, Jeff DaVanon and Nathan Haynes.
June 3, 1997 Drafted by the Oakland A's in the 1st round (32nd overall) in 1997.

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