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B/T: R/R HT/WT: 6-1/175 Born: June 15, 1986 in West Hills, CA Resides: Northridge, CA How Obtained: Twins’ first pick in the first round (20th overall) in 2004 June draft.

2008:Had four hits, April 12 @ Portland... Had four straight multiple-hit games, April 20-23... Had season-high 8 game hit streak, April 26-May 4...

2007: Played at Double-A New Britain…Third in the Eastern League in doubles (37) and tenth in hits (136)…Had a nine-game hit streak from 5/31 to 6/8 which raised his average from .257 to .279…On 6/18 he started a 12-game streak which lasted until 6/28…In June, he went 38-for-117 (.325) with two triples, four home runs and 15 RBI…

2005: Ranked 12th best prospect in Midwest League by Baseball America...

2004: Was second on club in hits...ranked sixth best prospect in Appalachian League by Baseball America.

PERSONAL: 2004 graduate of Crespi Carmelite (CA) High School...batted .509 (28-55) with 23 runs, five doubles, a triple, six homers, 20 RBI and 10 SB as a senior and was named a 2004 Collegiate Baseball News High School All-American…Signed by Bill Mele.

2007 and CAREER STATISTICS

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