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A.J. Pierzynski

Chicago White Sox

1976/12/30 32

6-3 230

Bridgehampton, NY

L / R

12

the Minnesota Twins in 1994 (3rd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 White Sox 138 504 57 151 22 1 13 49 24 52 1 1 .300 .331 .425

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A smart and focused backstop with a good power bat. Hits well in the clutch. Guards the plate like a bodyguard.
Flaws
  • His trademark intensity sometimes gets the better of him. Can be run on fairly easily. All or nothing at the plate, since he rarely takes walks.
Career Potential
  • Above-average everyday catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

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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