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Garrett Jones

Pittsburgh Pirates

1981/06/21 28

6-4 245

Harvey, IL

L / L

2

the Atlanta Braves in 1999 (14th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Pirates 82 314 45 92 21 1 21 44 40 76 10 2 .293 .372 .567

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has prodigious power and run-producing capabilities. Is versatile enough to play first base and a corner outfield position.
Flaws
  • Struggles with his consistency at the plate, especially against left-handed pitching. Is below average with the glove.
Career Potential
  • Platoon power hitter best utilized as an AL DH or off the bench.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 21, 2009 Missed 2 games (shoulder injury).
September 19, 2009 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
June 30, 2009 Contract purchased from Indianapolis (AAA).
April 1, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 22, 2008 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
March 21, 2008 Outrighted to Rochester (AAA).
February 27, 2008 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
August 17, 2007 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
July 22, 2007 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
July 11, 2007 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
May 18, 2007 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
May 13, 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.
March 20, 2006 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
February 24, 2006 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
March 14, 2005 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
March 4, 2005 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
November 17, 2004 Added to the 40-man roster.

Trades

December 22, 2008 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
May 24, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Twins.
June 2, 1999 Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 14th round in 1999.

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