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Joey Gathright
 
Joey Gathright | #23 - Center field
Joey Gathright Birthdate: April 27, 1981
Age: 28
Birthplace: Hattiesburg, MS, United States
Height: 5'10
Weight: 185 lbs.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB Seasons: 6
Acquired as a free agent in 2009.


Season GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS OBP SLG AVG E
Year to date: 2009 37 30 9 8 0 0 0 0 2 8 2 2 .313 .267 .267 0
On pace:   37 30 9 8 0 0 0 0 2 8 2 2 -- -- .267 0

Scouting Report
Assets
Few human beings on the planet can out-run Gathright. He slaps the ball on the ground, making consistent contact.
Flaws
Doesn't walk enough to be the leadoff man he should be. He has no power at all and has a weak outfield arm.
Career potential
Speedy fourth outfielder.




Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions
Sep 1, 2009: Contract purchased from Pawtucket (AAA).
Aug 29, 2009: Acquired from the Baltimore Orioles.
May 8, 2009: Acquired from the Chicago Cubs.
Dec 16, 2008: Signed as a free agent by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
Aug 21, 2008: Missed 24 games (right shoulder injury).
Jul 24, 2008: Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
Jul 5, 2008: Missed 2 games (strained left shoulder).
Jul 3, 2008: Strained left shoulder, day-to-day.
May 21, 2008: Missed 3 games (sore left shoulder).
May 18, 2008: Sore left shoulder, day-to-day.
Mar 2, 2008: Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
Aug 1, 2007: Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
Jul 16, 2007: Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
Jun 6, 2007: Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
Mar 29, 2007: Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
Mar 2, 2007: Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
Jun 20, 2006: Acquired from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Jun 7, 2006: Optioned to Durham (AAA).
Mar 3, 2006: Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
Aug 26, 2005: Missed 1 game (shoulder injury).
Aug 25, 2005: Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
Jul 3, 2005: Recalled from Durham (AAA).
Apr 14, 2005: Optioned to Durham (AAA).
Apr 3, 2005: Recalled from Durham (AAA).
Mar 16, 2005: Optioned to Durham (AAA).
Feb 3, 2005: Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
Aug 20, 2004: Optioned to Durham (AAA).
Aug 14, 2004: Recalled from Durham (AAA).
Aug 1, 2004: Optioned to Durham (AAA).
Jul 17, 2004: Recalled from Durham (AAA).
Jul 2, 2004: Optioned to Durham (AAA).
Jun 25, 2004: Contract purchased from Durham (AAA).


Trades
Aug 29, 2009: Baltimore Orioles traded Joey Gathright to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
May 8, 2009: Chicago Cubs traded Joey Gathright to the Baltimore Orioles for Ryan Freel.
Dec 16, 2008: Signed as a free agent by the Chicago Cubs.
Jun 20, 2006: Tampa Bay Devil Rays traded Joey Gathright and Fernando Cortez to the Kansas City Royals for J.P. Howell.
Jun 7, 2001: Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 32nd round in 2001.

Career Stats
Year Team League GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS OBP SLG AVG E
2009 Total ChN/Bos MLB 37 30 9 8 0 0 0 0 2 8 2 2 .312 .267 .267 0
2009 Pawtucket AAA 3 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .200 .200 .200 0
2009 Norfolk AAA 80 322 49 106 11 2 0 20 27 41 24 7 .386 .376 .329 2
2009 Chicago Cubs NL 20 14 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 6 1 2 .267 .214 .214 0
2009 Boston AL 17 16 7 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 .353 .313 .313 0
2008 Omaha AAA 9 33 3 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 .222 .152 .152 0
2008 Kansas City AL 105 279 41 71 3 1 0 22 20 40 21 4 .311 .272 .254 0
2007 Omaha AAA 60 223 44 76 10 4 0 25 43 24 25 8 .457 .422 .341 1
2007 Kansas City AL 74 228 28 70 8 0 0 19 20 36 9 8 .371 .342 .307 4
2006 Total TBD/KC AL 134 383 59 91 12 3 1 41 42 75 22 9 .321 .292 .238 3
2006 Total TB/KC AL 134 383 59 91 12 3 1 41 42 75 22 9 .321 .292 .238 3
2006 Tampa Bay AL 55 154 25 31 6 0 0 13 20 30 12 3 .305 .240 .201 1
2006 Kansas City AL 79 229 34 60 6 3 1 28 22 45 10 6 .332 .328 .262 2
2006 Durham AAA 10 31 5 8 2 0 0 1 6 3 6 2 .410 .323 .258 0
2005 Tampa Bay AL 76 203 29 56 7 3 0 13 10 39 20 5 .316 .340 .276 2
2005 Durham AAA 58 226 46 69 10 5 1 18 29 47 31 8 .388 .407 .305 7
2004 Tampa Bay AL 19 52 11 13 0 0 0 1 2 14 6 1 .316 .250 .250 0
2004 Montgomery AA 32 126 23 43 5 1 0 8 11 30 10 6 .399 .397 .341 1
2004 Durham AAA 60 236 34 77 9 1 0 8 19 46 33 13 .384 .373 .326 4
2003 Orlando AA 22 85 12 32 1 0 0 5 5 15 12 3 .419 .388 .376 1
2003 Bakersfield A 89 340 65 110 6 3 0 23 41 54 57 13 .406 .359 .324 3
2002 Charleston-SC A 59 208 30 55 1 0 0 14 21 36 22 7 .360 .269 .264 1
  Total MLB 445 1175 177 309 30 7 1 96 96 212 80 29 .327 .303 .263 9
  Total NL 20 14 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 6 1 2 .267 .214 .214 0
  Total AL 425 1161 175 306 30 7 1 96 95 206 79 27 .328 .304 .264 0
  Total AAA 280 1081 182 343 42 12 1 72 125 163 120 39 .396 .381 .317 0
  Total AA 54 211 35 75 6 1 0 13 16 45 22 9 .407 .393 .355 2
  Total A 148 548 95 165 7 3 0 37 62 90 79 20 .388 .325 .301 4


Awards
2003-2004: California League (A) - All-Star Team
2003-2004: California League (A) - Rookie of the Year
2003-2004: California League All-Star Team (A)
2003-2004: California League All-Star Team (A) (Outfielder)
2003-2004: Rookie of the Year (California League - A)

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