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Punto made his [[Major League Baseball|Major League]] debut with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] on September 9, 2001. After playing in a career-high 64 major-league games in 2003, he was acquired by the Twins in 2004 (along with [[Carlos Silva]]) for [[Eric Milton]]. He started the season with the team, but he was injured twice and spent the majority of his time in 2004 on the disabled list. In 2005, he competed for the starting job at second base, which he eventually won, and in [[2006]] became the starting [[third baseman]]. |
Punto made his [[Major League Baseball|Major League]] debut with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] on September 9, 2001. After playing in a career-high 64 major-league games in 2003, he was acquired by the Twins in 2004 (along with [[Carlos Silva]]) for [[Eric Milton]]. He started the season with the team, but he was injured twice and spent the majority of his time in 2004 on the disabled list. In 2005, he competed for the starting job at second base, which he eventually won, and in [[2006]] became the starting [[third baseman]]. |
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For his relatively small stature and good "small ball" skills, Twins fan/blogger [[Anne Ursu]] bestowed upon him the nickname "Little Nicky Punto, Tiny Superhero." He is also known for his |
For his relatively small stature and good "small ball" skills, Twins fan/blogger [[Anne Ursu]] bestowed upon him the nickname "Little Nicky Punto, Tiny Superhero." He is also known for his habit of delighting teammates with pictures of unicorns, a habit beloved by readers of Ms. Ursu's blog. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.publicradio.org/columns/minnesota/baseball/archive/2006/07/the_unlikely_th.php The unlikely third baseman (Minnesota Public Radio)] |
* [http://www.publicradio.org/columns/minnesota/baseball/archive/2006/07/the_unlikely_th.php The unlikely third baseman (Minnesota Public Radio)] |
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Revision as of 00:19, 30 August 2006
| Nick Punto | |
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| Minnesota Twins – No. 8 | |
| Third base | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| September 9, 2001, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Career statistics (through 2005) | |
| Avg | .238 |
| OBP | .302 |
| Fielding % | .981 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Former teams | |
Nick Punto (born Nicholas Paul Punto on November 8, 1977 in San Diego, California, USA) is a Major League Baseball infielder. He currently plays third base for the Minnesota Twins. Punto is a switch hitter, throws right-handed, and wears number 8.
Punto is a 1996 graduate of Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo, California. After high school, he attended Saddleback College, also in Mission Viejo. His father, Lou, was drafted by the Boston Red Sox.
Punto made his Major League debut with the Philadelphia Phillies on September 9, 2001. After playing in a career-high 64 major-league games in 2003, he was acquired by the Twins in 2004 (along with Carlos Silva) for Eric Milton. He started the season with the team, but he was injured twice and spent the majority of his time in 2004 on the disabled list. In 2005, he competed for the starting job at second base, which he eventually won, and in 2006 became the starting third baseman.
For his relatively small stature and good "small ball" skills, Twins fan/blogger Anne Ursu bestowed upon him the nickname "Little Nicky Punto, Tiny Superhero." He is also known for his habit of delighting teammates with pictures of unicorns, a habit beloved by readers of Ms. Ursu's blog.
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