Chris Getz, 2B - Kansas City Royals (#17)

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Birthdate: 8/30/83
Drafted: 4th Round (125th Pick) - 2005 (CWS)
College: University of Michigan
Acquired: Trade (CWS) - November 2009
2013 Salary: $1,050,000
Service Time: 4.050 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 yr, $1.05M (2013); Arbitration Eligible
Major League Debut: 4/28/2008
Bats: L
Throws: R
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185

Latest Player Updates
11/30/12 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
08/18/12 - placed on 15-Day DL (fractured thumb); out for the season
07/09/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
06/18/12 - placed on 15-Day DL (lateral strain of lower leg)
06/12/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
05/22/12 - placed on 15-Day DL (rib cage contusion)
01/16/12 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
09/22/10 - out for the season (concussion)
04/30/10 - activated from DL
04/17/10 - placed on DL (strained oblique)
11/06/09 - acquired from White Sox

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Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2009 Baseball America #6-CWS Tools: Best hitter for average, Best strike-zone discipline
2009 Baseball Prospectus #8-CWS