Allen Craig, IF/OF - St. Louis Cardinals (#8)

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Birthdate: 7/18/84
Drafted: 8th Round (256th pick) - 2006
College: University of California
2013 Salary: $1,750,000
Service Time: 3.077 (pre-2013)
Contract: 5 yr, $31M (2013-17), plus 2018 club option
Major League Debut: 4/8/2010
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210

Latest Player Updates
03/08/13 - agreed to five-year contract extension
06/01/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
05/18/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to May 17th (strained hamstring)
05/01/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
04/02/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 26th
12/06/11 - likely out 4-6 months (knee surgery)
08/10/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
06/12/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to June 8th (small fracture in right knee)
05/02/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
04/19/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to April 16th (strained groin)

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Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2011 Baseball America #5 Tools: Best power hitter