James Mouton
James Mouton | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Denver, Colorado,U.S. | December 29, 1968|
Batted:Right Threw:Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 4, 1994, for the Houston Astros | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 7, 2001, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .246 |
Home runs | 18 |
Runs batted in | 147 |
Teams | |
James Raleigh Mouton(born December 29, 1968) is an American formerprofessional baseballplayer. Anoutfielder,he played all or parts of eight seasons inMajor League Baseball,from 1994 until 2001, for theHouston Astros,San Diego Padres,Montreal ExposandMilwaukee Brewers.
Early career
[edit]Mouton was drafted by the Astros in the 7th round of the1991 Major League Baseball Draft,as asecond baseman.He advanced rapidly through their farm system, and was playing atTriple-Awith theTucson Torosby 1993. That year, he won thePacific Coast League Most Valuable Player Awardafterbatting.315 with 16home runs,92RBI,and 40stolen bases.
Major league career
[edit]Astros
[edit]In 1994, Mouton made his major league debut as the Astros'Opening Dayright fielderand leadoff hitter.[1]Although he had never played the outfield in the minor leagues, he fielded reasonably well, finishing 7th in theNational Leaguein defensiveWins above replacement.He played in every game that season until the1994-95 strikeended the season in August, appearing at all three outfield positions. He also finished 10th in the NL in stolen bases with 24.
During the next two seasons, Mouton continued to play semi-regularly for the Astros, playing in over 100 games each year. His statistics remained fairly consistent, batting.262 with 4 home runs, 27 RBI and 25 stolen bases in 1995, and batting.263 with 3 home runs, 34 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 1996. In 1997, however, his batting average dipped to.211, and he managed just 9 steals in 80 games. He was traded during the offseason to the Padres forpitcherSean Bergman.
Remaining career
[edit]Mouton split the 1998 season between the major league Padres and their top farm club, theLas Vegas Stars.Although he hit.354 in the minors, Mouton hit just.190 with San Diego, and was allowed to become a free agent after the season. Mouton signed with the Expos, spending the 1999 season as their fifth outfielder. He served in a similar capacity for the Brewers in 2000–01. After spending 2002 in the minor leagues, Mouton played part of the 2003 season in theMexican Leaguewith theBroncos de Reynosabefore retiring.
Career summary
[edit]In eight seasons, Mouton played 723 games, and hit.246, 18home runs,and 148runs batted in.
Personal life
[edit]Mouton has three children. He is anarea scoutfor theSan Francisco Giants,based inMissouri City, Texas.[2]He used to be an area scout for theArizona Diamondbacks.
Notes
[edit]- ^James Mouton 1994 Game Log
- ^Leventhal, Josh, ed. (2015).Baseball America2015 Directory.Durham, N.C.: Baseball America.ISBN978-1-932391-56-5.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information fromBaseball Reference,orFangraphs,orBaseball Reference (Minors)
- 1968 births
- Living people
- American expatriate baseball players in Canada
- American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
- Arizona Diamondbacks scouts
- Auburn Astros players
- Baseball players from Denver
- Broncos de Reynosa players
- Houston Astros players
- Indianapolis Indians players
- Las Vegas Stars (baseball) players
- Major League Baseball outfielders
- Mexican League baseball right fielders
- Milwaukee Brewers players
- Montreal Expos players
- Osceola Astros players
- Ottawa Lynx players
- Saint Mary's Gaels baseball players
- San Diego Padres players
- San Francisco Giants scouts
- Tucson Sidewinders players
- Tucson Toros players
- Pacific Coast League MVP award winners