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25-Year-Old Outfielder – Arizona Diamondbacks
2013 Stats
AVG
.242
HR
4
RBI
15
R
18
SB
5
2013 Fantasy Baseball Outlook
Although he didn't hit well in his limited chances with the D-Backs, Pollock is a former first-round pick with a combination of speed and on-base skills that should eventually make him a candidate for...
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A.J. Pollock Contract Information:
Signed with Arizona in June of 2009. Deal includes a $1.4 million signing bonus.
May 11, 2013 – A.J. Pollock News
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Pollock will likely be sent back to Triple-A Reno once Adam Eaton (elbow) finishes his rehab assignment in the coming weeks, the Arizona Republic reports.
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| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | PA | AB | R | H | XBH | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | SH | SF | HBP | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 21 | A | Sou | 63 | 274 | 255 | 36 | 69 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .271 | .319 | .376 | .695 |
| 2011 | 23 | AA | Mob | 133 | 608 | 550 | 103 | 170 | 54 | 41 | 5 | 8 | 73 | 36 | 7 | 44 | 86 | 1 | 9 | 4 | .309 | .359 | .445 | .804 |
| 2012 | 24 | AAA | Ren | 106 | 471 | 428 | 65 | 136 | 31 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 52 | 21 | 8 | 32 | 52 | 2 | 4 | 5 | .318 | .369 | .411 | .780 |
| 2012 | 24 | MAJ | ARI | 31 | 93 | 81 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .247 | .315 | .395 | .710 |
| 2013 | 25 | MAJ | ARI | 37 | 139 | 132 | 18 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .242 | .268 | .439 | .707 |
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| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 31 | 93 | 81 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .247 | .315 | .395 | .710 | ||
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▼ Advanced Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▼ Games By Position
No Yes No| DATE | OPP | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | HBP | SF | E | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May. 17 | @Mia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .242 | .268 | .439 | .707 |
| May. 15 | Atl | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .276 | .453 | .729 |
| May. 14 | Atl | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .258 | .285 | .468 | .753 |
| May. 13 | Atl | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .256 | .283 | .471 | .754 |
| May. 12 | Phi | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .265 | .293 | .487 | .780 |
| May. 11 | Phi | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .265 | .294 | .496 | .790 |
| May. 10 | Phi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 | .281 | .477 | .758 |
| May. 9 | Phi | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 | .281 | .477 | .758 |
| May. 8 | @LAD | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .267 | .284 | .495 | .779 |
| May. 7 | @LAD | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| May. 6 | @LAD | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .267 | .286 | .495 | .781 |
| May. 5 | @SD | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .260 | .280 | .490 | .770 |
| May. 4 | @SD | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .272 | .292 | .511 | .803 |
| May. 3 | @SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .261 | .275 | .466 | .741 |
| May. 1 | SF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .264 | .278 | .471 | .749 |
| Apr. 30 | SF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .256 | .271 | .476 | .747 |
| Apr. 29 | SF | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Apr. 28 | Col | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .266 | .272 | .494 | .766 |
| Apr. 27 | Col | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .269 | .275 | .500 | .775 |
| Apr. 26 | Col | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .247 | .253 | .452 | .705 |
| Apr. 25 | Col | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .261 | .268 | .478 | .746 |
| Apr. 24 | @SF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .277 | .284 | .508 | .792 |
| Apr. 23 | @SF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .283 | .290 | .533 | .823 |
| Apr. 22 | @SF | Did not play. | |||||||||||||||||
| Apr. 21 | @Col | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .309 | .316 | .582 | .898 |
| Apr. 20 | @Col | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .288 | .283 | .558 | .841 |
| Apr. 19 | @Col | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .271 | .265 | .542 | .807 |
| Apr. 18 | @NYY | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .267 | .261 | .556 | .817 |
| Apr. 17 | @NYY | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .308 | .300 | .641 | .941 |
| Apr. 16 | @NYY | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .306 | .306 | .639 | .945 |
| Last 7 Days | 23 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .174 | .208 | .261 | .469 | |
| Last 14 Days | 45 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | .245 | .378 | .623 | |
| Last 30 Days | 100 | 13 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .230 | .264 | .390 | .654 | |
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A.J. Pollock: MLB Games Played By Position
| Year | C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | LF | CF | RF | DH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | – | – | – | – | 37 | 5 | 32 | – | – |
| 2012 | – | – | – | – | – | 25 | 7 | 14 | 4 | – |
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A.J. Pollock Split Stats (View Full Split Stats)
Vs. Left
| Year | AB | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 58 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 2 | .259 | .603 | .882 |
| 2012 | 52 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | .269 | .481 | .808 |
Vs. Right
| Year | AB | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 74 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .230 | .311 | .571 |
| 2012 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .207 | .241 | .535 |
Home
| Year | AB | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 73 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 3 | .247 | .452 | .728 |
| 2012 | 55 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | .273 | .455 | .814 |
Away
| Year | AB | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 59 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | .237 | .424 | .682 |
| 2012 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .192 | .269 | .484 |
| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | PA | AB | Walk Rate | Strikeout Rate | BB/K Ratio | Contact Rate | BABIP | Isolated Power | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 21 | A | Sou | 274 | 255 | 5.8% | 13.1% | 0.44 | 86% | .306 | .105 | |
| 2011 | 23 | AA | Mob | 608 | 550 | 7.2% | 14.1% | 0.51 | 84% | .355 | .136 | |
| 2012 | 24 | AAA | Ren | 471 | 428 | 6.8% | 11% | 0.62 | 88% | .357 | .093 | |
| 2012 | 24 | MAJ | ARI | 93 | 81 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 0.82 | 86% | .265 | .148 | |
| 2013 | 25 | MAJ | ARI | 139 | 132 | 3.6% | 19.4% | 0.19 | 80% | .277 | .197 | |
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| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 93 | 81 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 0.82 | 86% | .265 | .148 | |||
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▲ Games By Position
No Yes2013 Stat Review for A.J. Pollock As compared to the top 350 hitters in 2012 (min 200 PA)
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2013 Projected Stats Breakdown for A.J. Pollock
2013 projections compared to top 300 hitters in 2012 (min 250 PA)
2013 projections compared to top outfielders in 2012 (min 250 PA)
Arizona Diamondbacks Roster
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Bell, Heath (P)AAA
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Ahmed, Nick (SS)A+
Court, Ryan (1B)A
Bradley, J.R. (P)Rookie
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Best Matchups for A.J. Pollock (by OPS, min 0 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3.000 | 4.000 |
| Rafael Dolis | CHI-N | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 |
| Lance Lynn | STL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Mitchell Boggs | STL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Jose Contreras | PIT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Fernando Salas | STL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Adam Ottavino | COL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Jeff Francis | COL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | 1.333 | 1.667 |
| Barry Zito | SF | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .400 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
| Travis Wood | CHI-N | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
Worst Matchups for A.J. Pollock (by OPS, min 0 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Papelbon | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Sergio Romo | SF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Ryan Webb | MIA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Heath Bell | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Edgmer Escalona | COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Luke Gregerson | SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Clay Hensley | CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| George Kontos | SF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Brad Lincoln | TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Joe Thatcher | SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Note: Stats are from 2002 through the 2012 season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▲ Advanced Stats ▲ Games By Position
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2012
Pollock tends to be overlooked in most circles because many scouts believe that he lacks a standout tool. Fortunately, he does everything well, and is praised for unquantifiable traits including his work ethic and instincts on the field. Although he's not a speed demon, Pollock is efficient on the basepaths as evidenced by his 36-for-43 stolen-base mark at Mobile last season. Keep in mind that he missed a year of development in 2010 after fracturing a growth plate in his elbow during spring training, but Pollock showed little rust while skipping High-A in 2011. Just 24, the D-Backs will probably give him most of 2012 to finish his minor league development at Triple-A Reno, but his ability to draw walks and drive the ball into the gaps should make him a viable leadoff man and everyday center fielder as early as 2013.
2011
Pollock fractured a growth plate in his right elbow during spring training and actually lost all of the 2010 season before getting back into game action during the Arizona Fall League. In a hitter-friendly environment, Pollock delivered a .313/.389/.406 line while converting all seven of his stolen base attempts. Long term, he projects as an eventual replacement for Chris Young in center field, but the skill set here is one of a gap hitter with good speed and plenty of defensive ability rather than a five-tool talent. Look for him to start 2011 at Double-A Mobile, while the D-Backs have no need to rush him out of the gates following Young's resurgence last season.
2010
Pollock was the second of the D-Backs' two first-round selections in June, on the heels of a very successful collegiate career at Notre Dame. He was quickly signed and assigned to Low-A South Bend, where he put together a .271/.319/.376 line in 255 at-bats during his first taste of professional pitching. He'll either return to the Midwest League to begin the 2010 season there, or possibly move up to High-A Visalia. Given Chris Young's struggles and the organization's willingness to aggressively promote its prospects, Pollock could enter the center field picture in Arizona during the 2011 campaign if his adjustment to wood bats goes smoothly. Long term, he projects as a line-drive hitter with modest power (10-12 homers), but good instincts on the basepaths (20-25 steals) and above average speed.
