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Alexi Casilla

Minnesota Twins

1984/07/20 25

5-9 180

San Cristobal, Dom. Rep.

B / R

4

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Twins 80 228 25 46 7 3 0 17 22 36 11 0 .202 .280 .259

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has blazing speed and the ability to play either shortstop or second base. Can also switch-hit and the potential to be a great leadoff man.
Flaws
  • Has trouble reading pitchers' moves while attempting to steal. Has mental lapses on both offense and defense. Needs work on his walk/strikeout ratio.
Career Potential
  • A solid table-setter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 17, 2009 Missed 1 game (left foot injury).
August 16, 2009 Left foot injury, day-to-day.
July 16, 2009 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
June 11, 2009 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
May 29, 2009 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
May 6, 2009 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
August 20, 2008 Missed 20 games (thumb injury).
July 29, 2008 Thumb injury, 15-day DL.
June 9, 2008 Missed 1 game (back injury).
June 8, 2008 Back injury, day-to-day.
May 10, 2008 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 14, 2008 Optioned to minor league camp.
February 27, 2008 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
July 30, 2007 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
May 1, 2007 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
April 9, 2007 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 23, 2007 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
October 3, 2006 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 1, 2006 Contract purchased from New Britain (AA).

Trades

December 9, 2005 Minnesota Twins traded J.C. Romero to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Alexi Casilla.
February 1, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

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