J.R. Towles
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-2, 200lb (188cm, 90kg)
Born:
February 11, 1984
in Crosby, TX
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Draft: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 32nd round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from Crosby HS (Crosby, TX), the Oakland Athletics in the 23rd round of the 2003 MLB June Amateur Draft from Collin College (Dallas, TX) and the Houston Astros in the 20th round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft from North Central Texas College (Gainesville, TX).
High School: Crosby HS (Crosby, TX)
Schools: Collin College (Dallas, TX), North Central Texas College (Gainesville, TX)
Debut:
September 5, 2007
(Age 23-206d,
19,204th in major league history)
vs. MIL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 27, 2011
(Age 27-228d)
vs. STL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2008 season
Agents: Burton Rocks
Full Name: Justin Richard Towles
Pronunciation: \TOLLS\
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2010 Fielding Game Log (as C)