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A.J. Pierzynski

Chicago White Sox

1976/12/30 35

6-3 225

Bridgehampton, NY

L / R

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the Minnesota Twins in 1994 (3rd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 3 10 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 .200 .273 .200
career Total 1494 5316 613 1512 314 17 128 653 230 621 13 19 .284 .324 .422

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Intense, smart, and focused behind the plate and at it. Makes good contact with the bat, hits with some pop, and bats well in the clutch. Guards the plate like a bodyguard.
Flaws
  • His trademark intensity sometimes gets the better of him. Can be run on easily. Would produce more runs and hit for even better average if he were more patient with the bat.
Career Potential
  • Veteran left-hand hitting catcher.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star GameAppalachian League (R) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 2, 2011 Missed 16 games (left wrist injury).
August 16, 2011 Left wrist injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to Aug 10).
August 13, 2011 Left wrist injury, day-to-day.
December 3, 2010 Re-signed as a free agent by the Chicago White Sox to a two-year contract.
August 9, 2010 Missed 1 game (sprained left ankle).
August 8, 2010 Sprained left ankle, day-to-day.
July 18, 2008 Missed 1 game (left leg injury).
July 13, 2008 Left leg injury, day-to-day.
September 29, 2007 Re-signed by the Chicago White Sox to a two-year contract extension.
September 5, 2007 Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
September 4, 2007 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
June 9, 2007 Suspended by the MLB for one game.
May 26, 2006 Fined an undisclosed amount by the MLB.
December 19, 2005 Re-signed by the Chicago White Sox to a three-year contract.
September 7, 2005 Missed 2 games (personal reasons).
September 5, 2005 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
January 6, 2005 Signed as a free agent by the Chicago White Sox to a one-year contract.
December 14, 2004 Waived by the San Francisco Giants.
May 7, 2004 Missed 3 games (shoulder injury).
May 4, 2004 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
February 18, 2004 Won his arbitration case with the San Francisco Giants.
November 14, 2003 Acquired from the Minnesota Twins.
June 30, 2003 Missed 2 games (knee injury).
June 28, 2003 Knee injury, day-to-day.
June 1, 2003 Missed 1 game (ankle injury).
May 31, 2003 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
May 6, 2003 Missed 2 games (ankle injury).
May 3, 2003 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
September 22, 2001 Missed 2 games (nausea and dizziness).
September 20, 2001 Nausea and dizziness, day-to-day.

Trades

January 6, 2005 Signed as a free agent by the Chicago White Sox.
November 14, 2003 San Francisco Giants traded Joe Nathan, Boof Bonser and Francisco Liriano to the Minnesota Twins for A.J. Pierzynski and a player to be named or cash considerations.
June 2, 1994 Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 3rd round in 1994.

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