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Ruben Gotay

Pittsburgh Pirates

1982/12/25 26

5-11 190

Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

B / R

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the Kansas City Royals in 2000 (31st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Braves 88 102 10 24 5 0 2 8 13 32 1 1 .235 .322 .343

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a little pop in his bat and can spray the ball all over the field. Runs pretty well and displays a fair amount of versatility.
Flaws
  • Has trouble getting hits against left-handed pitching with any kind of consistency. Is also not at his best with runners on base.
Career Potential
  • A decent utility infielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 23, 2009 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirate to a minor league contract.
September 1, 2008 Missed 14 games (hamstring).
August 19, 2008 Hamstring, 15-day DL.
March 28, 2008 Claimed off waivers from the New York Mets.
March 4, 2008 Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract.
April 30, 2007 Contract purchased from New Orleans (AAA).
March 29, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the New York Mets.
February 16, 2007 Outrighted to New Orleans (AAA).
February 14, 2007 Designated for assignment by the New York Mets.
March 21, 2006 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
February 26, 2006 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
August 6, 2005 Optioned to Wichita (AA).
February 10, 2005 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
August 3, 2004 Contract purchased from Wichita (AA).

Trades

February 23, 2009 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirate to a minor league contract.
March 28, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves from the New York Mets.
July 19, 2006 Kansas City Royals traded Ruben Gotay to the New York Mets for Jeff Keppinger.
June 5, 2000 Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 31st round in 2000.

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