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Rafael Bournigal
#2 | Shortstop | New York Yankees | Roster
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Through October 3, 1999
YR
1999		 G
55
 AB
95
 R
16
 H
26
 2B
5
 3B
0
 HR
2
 RBI
14
 BB
7
 SO
6
 SB
0
 CS
0
 OBP
.317
 SLG
.389
 AVG
.274

Profile & Scouting Report

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Height: 5-11
Weight: 175 lbs.
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Positions: Shortstop, Second Base, Third Base, Designated Hitter, Left Field
Born: May 12, 1966, Azua ,
Drafted: Selected by the Texas Rangers in the 11th round of the 1985 January free-agent draft. Did not sign. Selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 10th round of the 1986 January free-agent draft. Did not sign. Selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 19th round of the 1987 June free-agent draft.
Acquired: Signed by the Oakland Athletics as a free agent to a minor league contract on Jan. 11, 1996.
Personal Information: Married (Brenda) with two children (Sara and Rafael.)

Scouting Report

1999 Season
Veteran utilityman Rafael Bournigal began the year at Triple-A Oklahoma with the Rangers before being sold to the Mariners in late April. Replacing the injured Alex Rodriguez, he had two homers and nine RBI in his first six games, then remembered he was Rafael Bournigal. He played sparingly once Rodriguez returned.


Hitting, Baserunning & Defense
Bournigal's hands are as soft as any infielder in the game, as his lifetime .988 fielding percentage attests. He has good range at both shortstop and second base, and a decent throwing arm. He's not flashy, just very solid. At the plate, Bournigal's two home runs equaled his career total. For the most part, he looks to make contact. He's an excellent bunter and hit-and-run man. He didn't attempt to steal last year but has average speed.


2000 Outlook
Bournigal's lifetime on-base and slugging percentages are both higher than Rey Ordonez'. His lifetime fielding percentage also is higher. But Ordonez is considered a star while Bournigal was non-tendered in December. He'll be on somebody's bench in 2000.


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