Jason Botts

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Jason Botts

Jason during batting practice at the Rangers home opener on Apr 8, 2008.
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters — No.
Designated Hitter
Born: July 26, 1980 (1980-07-26) (age 27)
Bats: Switch Throws: Right 
Major League Baseball debut
September 14, 2005 for the Texas Rangers
Selected MLB statistics
(through April 28, 2008)
Batting Average     .230
HR     5
RBI     28
Teams

Jason Carl Botts (born July 26, 1980 in Paso Robles, California) is an American baseball player. He currently plays for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters as a designated hitter, although he is also a first baseman and outfielder.

Botts made his Major League debut for the Rangers on September 14, 2005 against the Baltimore Orioles, and had a total of 27 at bats in that month. His fortunes at the plate were somewhat mixed: he scored 8 hits and 3 runs batted in, but also struck out 13 times.

On May 28, 2006, Botts started as the DH against the Oakland Athletics. He hit his first major league home run into the upper deck at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington against the A's Kirk Saarloos in the 2nd inning.

Botts plays most of his baseball for the Pacific Coast League's Oklahoma RedHawks, the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate.

On August 1, 2007, Botts was called up by the Texas Rangers to be the designated hitter for the remainder of the 2007 season. Through his first eight games, he has a .219 batting average with one home run and four RBI.

He also has played in the Mexican Pacific League for the Yaquis Obregon.

On April 29,2008, the Rangers designated Botts for assignment, giving them 10 days to trade,release,or outright him to the minors.

On May 7,2008, the Rangers outrighted Botts to triple-A Oklahoma

On June 4,2008, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in the Japan's Pacific League acquired him from the Texas Rangers.

[edit] Fact

  • Is one of only two major leaguers to have been born in Paso Robles, CA, being the other Hal Rhyne.

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