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Justin Morneau

Minnesota Twins

1981/05/15 30

6-4 235

New Westminster, B.C., Canada

L / R

9

the Minnesota Twins in 1999 (3rd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 7 30 8 11 4 0 1 8 1 2 0 0 .367 .387 .600
career Total 1017 3749 550 1055 231 14 185 709 415 639 4 7 .281 .353 .499

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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
  • All-star slugging first baseman & MVP candidate.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star GameAL - Silver SluggerNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star GameAL - Most Valuable Player AwardAL - Silver SluggerInternational League (AAA) - All-Star TeamGulf Coast League (R) - All-Star TeamRookie Level - All-Star Team (Baseball America)

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 29, 2011 Missed the last 29 games of the regular season (left shoulder/concussion).
September 25, 2011 Concussion, 15-day DL (retroactive to September 12).
August 29, 2011 Sore left shoulder, day-to-day.
August 23, 2011 Missed 1 game (right foot injury).
August 21, 2011 Right foot injury, day-to-day.
August 12, 2011 Missed 55 games (wrist injury).
June 14, 2011 Wrist injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 10)
June 10, 2011 Wrist injury, day-to-day.
June 6, 2011 Missed 2 games (pinched nerve).
June 4, 2011 Pinched nerve, day-to-day.
April 23, 2011 Missed 5 games (flu).
April 17, 2011 Flu, day-to-day.
November 2, 2010 Missed the last 78 regular season and all 3 playoff games (concussion).
September 3, 2010 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (consussion).
July 15, 2010 Concussion, 15-day DL.
July 8, 2010 Concussion, day-to-day.
April 30, 2010 Missed 2 games (back injury).
April 29, 2010 Back injury, day-to-day.
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.

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

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