Rick Ankiel, OF - Houston Astros

Birthdate: 7/19/79
Drafted: 2nd Round (72nd pick) - 1997 (STL)
High School: Port St. Lucie HS (Port St. Lucie, FL)
Acquired: Minor League Free Agent - January 2013
2013 Salary: $750,000 (major league roster)
Service Time: 8.033 (pre-2012)
Contract: Minor League Deal
Major League Debut: 8/23/1999
Bats: L
Throws: L
Height: 6-1
Weight: 210

Latest Player Updates
 HOU 
01/17/13 - signed to minor league deal

 WAS 
07/26/12 - cleared waivers and released
07/19/12 - designated for assignment
04/14/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
04/03/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 28th (strained quad)
03/30/12 - contract purchased from minors
02/05/12 - re-signed to minor league deal
07/01/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
06/19/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to June 15th (strained ribcage)
05/24/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
05/07/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to May 3rd (right wrist sprain)
12/20/10 - signed to one-year deal
11/02/10 - club option for 2011 declined (ATL)

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