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Justin Morneau
 
Justin Morneau | #33 - First base
Justin Morneau Birthdate: May 15, 1981
Age: 28
Birthplace: New Westminster, BC, Canada
Height: 6'4
Weight: 235 lbs.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB Seasons: 7


Season GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS OBP SLG AVG E
Year to date: 2009 135 508 85 139 31 1 30 100 72 86 0 0 .363 .516 .274 3
On pace:   135 508 85 139 31 1 30 100 72 86 0 0 -- -- .274 3

Scouting Report
Assets
Has a sweet swing with the ability to hit for both monster power and average. Turns up his game with runners in scoring position. Is an improved defender.
Flaws
Is a slow runner. Struggles a little against tough southpaws. Isn't completely comfortable in making all the plays at first base and lacks a little range.
Career potential
A big-time slugger at first base.




Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions
Oct 7, 2009: Did not make the playoff roster.
Sep 13, 2009: Back injury, day-to-day.
Aug 24, 2009: Missed 6 games (ear Infection).
Aug 18, 2009: Ear Infection, day-to-day.
Jun 23, 2009: Missed 1 game (body soreness).
Jun 21, 2009: Body soreness, day-to-day.
Jan 25, 2008: Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a six-year contract.
Jan 18, 2008: Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
Jun 28, 2007: Missed 5 games (bruised right lung).
Jun 23, 2007: Bruised right lung, day-to-day.
Feb 2, 2007: Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
Mar 4, 2006: Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
Sep 14, 2005: Missed 1 game (left elbow injury).
Sep 13, 2005: Left elbow injury, day-to-day.
Jun 5, 2005: Missed 1 game (elbow injury).
Jun 4, 2005: Elbow injury, day-to-day.
Apr 21, 2005: Missed 12 games (concussion).
Apr 12, 2005: Concussion, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 7).
Apr 7, 2005: Headache, day-to-day.
Mar 4, 2005: Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
Sep 23, 2004: Missed 4 games (hand injury).
Sep 20, 2004: Hand injury, day-to-day.
Jul 15, 2004: Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
Jun 2, 2004: Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
May 21, 2004: Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
Mar 28, 2004: Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
Sep 30, 2003: Not on the playoff roster.
Sep 2, 2003: Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
Jul 27, 2003: Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
Jun 10, 2003: Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
Mar 14, 2003: Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
Nov 18, 2002: Added to the 40-man roster by the Minnesota Twins.


Trades
Jun 2, 1999: Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 3rd round in 1999.

Career Stats
Year Team League GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS OBP SLG AVG E
2009 Minnesota AL 135 508 85 139 31 1 30 100 72 86 0 0 .363 .516 .274 3
2008 Minnesota AL 163 623 97 187 47 4 23 129 76 85 0 1 .374 .499 .300 0
2007 Minnesota AL 157 590 84 160 31 3 31 111 64 91 1 1 .343 .492 .271 5
2006 Minnesota AL 157 592 97 190 37 1 34 130 53 93 3 3 .375 .559 .321 8
2005 Minnesota AL 141 490 62 117 23 4 22 79 44 94 0 2 .304 .437 .239 8
2004 Rochester AAA 72 288 51 88 23 0 22 63 32 47 1 1 .377 .615 .306 4
2004 Minnesota AL 74 280 39 76 17 0 19 58 28 54 0 0 .340 .536 .271 3
2003 Rochester AAA 71 265 39 71 11 1 16 42 28 56 0 2 .344 .498 .268 4
2003 New Britain AA 20 79 14 26 3 1 6 13 7 14 0 0 .384 .620 .329 0
2003 Minnesota AL 40 106 14 24 4 0 4 16 9 30 0 0 .287 .377 .226 1
2002 New Britain AA 126 494 72 147 31 4 16 80 42 88 7 0 .356 .474 .298 13
2001 Quad City A 64 236 50 84 17 2 12 53 26 38 0 0 .420 .597 .356 8
2001 New Britain AA 10 38 3 6 1 0 0 4 3 8 0 0 .214 .184 .158 0
2001 Fort Myers A 53 197 25 58 10 3 4 40 24 41 0 0 .385 .437 .294 3
2000 GCL Twins R 52 194 47 78 21 0 10 58 30 18 3 1 .478 .665 .402 3
2000 Elizabethton R 6 23 4 5 0 0 1 3 1 6 0 0 .250 .348 .217 0
1999 GCL Twins R 17 53 3 16 5 0 0 9 2 6 0 1 .333 .396 .302 0
  Total AL 867 3189 478 893 190 13 163 623 346 533 4 7 .350 .501 .280 0
  Total AAA 143 553 90 159 34 1 38 105 60 103 1 3 .362 .559 .288 8
  Total AA 156 611 89 179 35 5 22 97 52 110 7 0 .351 .475 .293 13
  Total A 117 433 75 142 27 5 16 93 50 79 0 0 .404 .524 .328 11
  Total R 75 270 54 99 26 0 11 70 33 30 3 2 .433 .585 .367 0


Awards
200-201: Silver Slugger (American League)
2000-2001: Gulf Coast League (R) - All-Star Team
2000-2001: Gulf Coast League All-Star Team (R)
2000-2001: Gulf Coast League All-Star Team (R) (First baseman)
2000-2001: Rookie Level - All-Star Team (Baseball America)
2000-2001: Rookie Level All-Star Team (Baseball America)
2004-2005: International League (AAA) - All-Star Team
2004-2005: International League All-Star Team (AAA)
2004-2005: International League All-Star Team (AAA) (First baseman)
2006-2007: AL - Most Valuable Player Award
2006-2007: AL - Silver Slugger
2006-2007: Most Valuable Player Award (American League)
2006-2007: Silver Slugger (American League)
2006-2007: Silver Slugger (American League) (First baseman)
2007-2008: Named to the All-Star Game
2007-2008: Played in the All-Star Game
2008-2009: AL - Silver Slugger
2008-2009: Named to the All-Star Game
2008-2009: Silver Slugger (American League)
2009-2010: Named to the All-Star Game

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