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Justin Morneau

Minnesota Twins

1981/05/15 28

6-4 235

New Westminster, B.C., Canada

L / R

7

the Minnesota Twins in 1999 (3rd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Twins 135 508 85 139 31 1 30 100 72 86 0 0 .274 .363 .516

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a sweet swing with the ability to hit for both monster power and average. Turns up his game with runners in scoring position. Is an improved defender.
Flaws
  • Is a slow runner. Struggles a little against tough southpaws. Isn't completely comfortable in making all the plays at first base and lacks a little range.
Career Potential
  • A big-time slugger at first base.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameAL - Silver SluggerNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star GameAL - Silver SluggerAL - Most Valuable Player AwardInternational League (AAA) - All-Star TeamGulf Coast League (R) - All-Star TeamRookie Level - All-Star Team (Baseball America)

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 7, 2009 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 13, 2009 Back injury, day-to-day.
August 24, 2009 Missed 6 games (ear Infection).
August 18, 2009 Ear Infection, day-to-day.
June 23, 2009 Missed 1 game (body soreness).
June 21, 2009 Body soreness, day-to-day.
January 25, 2008 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a six-year contract.
January 18, 2008 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
June 28, 2007 Missed 5 games (bruised right lung).
June 23, 2007 Bruised right lung, day-to-day.
February 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
March 4, 2006 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
September 14, 2005 Missed 1 game (left elbow injury).
September 13, 2005 Left elbow injury, day-to-day.
June 5, 2005 Missed 1 game (elbow injury).
June 4, 2005 Elbow injury, day-to-day.
April 21, 2005 Missed 12 games (concussion).
April 12, 2005 Concussion, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 7).
April 7, 2005 Headache, day-to-day.
March 4, 2005 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
September 23, 2004 Missed 4 games (hand injury).
September 20, 2004 Hand injury, day-to-day.
July 15, 2004 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
June 2, 2004 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
May 21, 2004 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 28, 2004 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
September 30, 2003 Not on the playoff roster.
September 2, 2003 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
July 27, 2003 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
June 10, 2003 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 14, 2003 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
November 18, 2002 Added to the 40-man roster by the Minnesota Twins.

Trades

June 2, 1999 Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 3rd round in 1999.

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