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Jarrod Saltalamacchia

Boston Red Sox

1985/05/02 26

6-4 235

West Palm Beach, FL

B / R

5

the Atlanta Braves in 2003 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 103 358 52 84 23 3 16 56 24 119 1 0 .235 .288 .450
career Total 353 1171 154 286 64 4 39 151 102 370 1 4 .244 .307 .406

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A switch-hitter, he boasts good plate discipline and big-time power. Is versatile enough to also play first base if needed, mainly due to his huge frame.
Flaws
  • Is somewhat injury-prone. Must also smooth out the rough patches in his game-calling and receiving ability, as well as throwing out base-stealers. Needs to develop more consistency with the bat, as well.
Career Potential
  • Switch-hitting catcher with upside.
  • AwardsCarolina League (A) - All-Star TeamClass A+ - All-Star Team (Baseball America)

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 15, 2012 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
September 28, 2011 Missed the last 2 games of the regular season (collarbone).
September 27, 2011 Collarbone, day-to-day.
June 10, 2011 Missed 1 game (illness).
June 9, 2011 Illness, day-to-day.
October 14, 2010 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
October 3, 2010 Missed the last 7 games of the regular season (left thumb injury).
September 27, 2010 Thumb injury, day-to-day.
September 1, 2010 Missed 13 games (leg injury).
August 19, 2010 Leg injury, 15-day DL.
August 11, 2010 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
July 31, 2010 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
July 31, 2010 Acquired from the Texas Rangers.
April 27, 2010 Missed 17 games (back injury) and optioned to Oklahoma City (AAA).
April 8, 2010 Back injury, 15-day DL.
March 4, 2010 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
October 4, 2009 Missed the last 17 games of the regular season (right shoulder injury).
September 17, 2009 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
September 2, 2009 Missed 18 games (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome).
August 15, 2009 Arm injury, 15-day DL.
August 11, 2009 Missed 2 games (right shoulder injury).
August 8, 2009 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
July 26, 2009 Missed 1 game (flu).
July 25, 2009 Flu, day-to-day.
May 2, 2009 Missed 1 game (eye injury).
May 1, 2009 Eye injury, day-to-day.
April 10, 2009 Missed 1 game (ear Infection).
April 9, 2009 Ear Infection, day-to-day.
February 20, 2009 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
September 29, 2008 Missed the last 23 games of the regular season (forearm injury).
September 2, 2008 Forearm injury, day-to-day.
July 21, 2008 Missed 3 games (flu).
July 18, 2008 Flu, day-to-day.
July 8, 2008 Missed 2 games (strained right groin).
July 6, 2008 Strained right groin, day-to-day.
April 25, 2008 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
March 26, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
February 15, 2008 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
September 18, 2007 Missed 1 game (neck injury).
September 17, 2007 Neck injury, day-to-day.
August 29, 2007 Missed 1 game (flu).
August 28, 2007 Flu, day-to-day.
May 2, 2007 Contract purchased from Mississippi (AA).
March 12, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Atlanta Braves.
March 23, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 11, 2006 Invited to spring training by the Atlanta Braves.

Trades

July 31, 2010 Texas Rangers traded Jarrod Saltalamacchia to the Boston Red Sox for Chris McGuiness, Roman Mendez, a player to be named later and cash.
July 31, 2007 Texas Rangers traded Mark Teixeira and Ron Mahay to the Atlanta Braves for Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Elvis Andrus, Neftali Feliz, Matt Harrison and Beau Jones.
June 3, 2003 Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the supplemental round (36th overall) in 2003.

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