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Josh Paul

Houston Astros

1975/05/19 34

6-1 210

Evanston, IL

R / R

9

the Chicago White Sox in 1996 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2007 Rays 35 105 8 20 3 0 1 9 6 30 1 0 .190 .234 .248

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Paul can really get around on pitches low in the zone. He has surprising speed for a catcher and has shown a strong ability to capitalize with runners in scoring position.
Flaws
  • He strikes out way too much and southpaws give him fits.
Career Potential
  • No better than a No. 2 catcher in the majors, if that.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 6, 2008 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract and assigned to Round Rock (AAA).
March 29, 2008 Released by the Tampa Bay Rays.
February 1, 2008 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a minor league contract.
October 30, 2007 Filed for free agency.
September 26, 2007 Missed 4 games (back injury).
September 21, 2007 Back injury, day-to-day.
July 27, 2007 Missed 59 games (elbow injury).
June 3, 2007 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (elbow injury).
May 24, 2007 Elbow injury, 15-day DL.
May 21, 2007 Elbow injury, day-to-day.
April 2, 2007 Right hand injury, day-to-day.
February 10, 2007 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
December 9, 2005 Designated for assignment.
September 1, 2005 Missed 21 games (right thumb injury).
August 12, 2005 Right thumb injury, 15-day DL.
January 27, 2005 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract.
January 15, 2004 Invited to spring training by the Anaheim Angels.
September 30, 2003 Not on the playoff roster.
September 1, 2003 Contract purchased from Iowa (AAA).
June 26, 2003 Cleared waivers and refused an assignment to Charlotte (AAA) now becomes a free agent.
June 23, 2003 Designated for assignment.
June 4, 2003 Recalled from Charlotte (AAA).
April 23, 2003 Optioned to Charlotte (AAA).
March 3, 2003 Agreed to terms with the Chicago White Sox to a one year contract.
July 29, 2002 Recalled from Charlotte (AAA).
June 30, 2002 Optioned to Charlotte (AAA).
June 12, 2002 Recalled from Charlotte (AAA).
March 30, 2002 Optioned to Charlotte (AAA).
March 6, 2002 Agreed to terms with the Chicago White Sox to a one-year contract.
August 16, 2001 Recalled from Charlotte (AAA).
June 30, 2001 Optioned to Charlotte (AAA).

Trades

April 6, 2008 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
December 19, 2005 Tampa Devil Rays traded Travis Schlichting to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Josh Paul.
January 18, 2004 Signed by the Anaheim Angels to a minor league contract.
June 4, 1996 Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round in 1996.

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