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Brian McCann

Atlanta Braves

1984/02/20 27

6-3 230

Athens, GA

L / R

7

the Atlanta Braves in 2002 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 2 6 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 .333 .333 .833
career Total 882 3068 377 878 200 2 136 537 331 488 20 7 .286 .358 .486

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • An elite hitter at the catching position, he mixes a great batting eye with patience and power, making him an RBI machine. Is consistent all-round and calls a good game.
Flaws
  • Gets run on far too easily so he needs more work on his throwing and timing. Has dealt with vision issues that have at times caused him problems seeing the ball.
Career Potential
  • All-star offensive catcher.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameNL - Silver SluggerNL - Silver SluggerAll-Star Game - Most Valuable PlayerNamed to the All-Star GameNL - Silver SluggerNamed to the All-Star GameNL - Silver SluggerNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star GameNL - Silver SluggerNamed to the All-Star GameClass A- - All-Star Team (Baseball America)South Atlantic League (A) - All-Star TeamCarolina League (A) - All-Star TeamSouth Atlantic League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 14, 2011 Missed 16 games (strained left oblique).
July 27, 2011 Strained left oblique, 15-day DL.
May 30, 2010 Missed 1 game (quadriceps injury).
May 29, 2010 Quadriceps injury, day-to-day.
May 8, 2010 Missed 1 game (eye injury).
May 7, 2010 Eye injury, day-to-day.
May 8, 2009 Missed 13 games (eye injury).
April 25, 2009 Eye injury, 15-day DL.
April 24, 2009 Eye injury, day-to-day.
April 21, 2009 Missed 2 games (eye injury).
April 19, 2009 Eye injury, day-to-day.
August 4, 2008 Missed 7 games (concussion).
July 28, 2008 Concussion, day-to-day.
July 6, 2007 Missed 1 game (right knee injury).
July 5, 2007 Right knee injury, day-to-day.
June 9, 2007 Missed 1 game (ankle injury).
June 8, 2007 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
June 7, 2007 Missed 1 game (left ankle injury).
June 6, 2007 Left ankle injury, day-to-day.
May 4, 2007 Missed 1 game (finger injury).
May 2, 2007 Finger injury, day-to-day.
March 22, 2007 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a six-year contract.
February 28, 2007 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
June 9, 2006 Missed 13 games (sprained left ankle).
May 27, 2006 Sprained left ankle, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 24).
May 23, 2006 Missed 2 games (ankle injury).
May 21, 2006 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
June 8, 2005 Contract purchased from Mississippi (AA).
March 10, 2005 Assigned by the Atlanta Braves to their minor league camp.
January 19, 2005 Invited to spring training by the Atlanta Braves.

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June 4, 2002 Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 2nd round in 2002.

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