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Mike Fontenot

Chicago Cubs

1980/06/09 29

5-8 170

New Iberia, LA

L / R

4

the Baltimore Orioles in 2001 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Cubs 135 377 38 89 22 2 9 43 35 83 4 1 .236 .301 .377

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A very good natural hitter, he brings patience and surprising pop to the plate. He has also shown a knack for driving runners in. An intense player who hustles and works hard. Has become a much-improved fielder.
Flaws
  • Not very big or fast, and strikes out too much at the dish.
Career Potential
  • Starting second baseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 25, 2009 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
June 9, 2007 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
May 18, 2007 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
May 15, 2007 Contract purchased from Iowa (AAA).
November 19, 2005 Outrighted to Iowa (AAA).
May 20, 2005 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
May 13, 2005 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
April 23, 2005 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
April 11, 2005 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
March 15, 2005 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
November 19, 2004 Contract purchased from Ottawa (AAA).
March 25, 2004 Assigned by the Baltimore Orioles to their minor league camp.
January 16, 2004 Invited to spring training by the Baltimore Orioles.

Trades

February 2, 2005 Chicago Cubs traded Sammy Sosa and cash considerations to the Baltimore Orioles for Jerry Hairston Jr., Mike Fontenot and Dave Crouthers.
June 6, 2001 Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1st round (19th overall) in 2001.

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