• Full name Justin Richard Towles
  • Born 02/11/1984 in Crosby, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School North Central Texas College
  • Debut 09/05/2007
  • Drafted in the 20th round (604th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2004.
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    The Athletics have selected C J.R. Towles in the last two drafts, in the 32nd round out of high school in 2002 and in the 23rd round out of Collin County (Texas) CC in 2003. Towles ranked fourth among national juco hitters with a .484 average last year, then transferred to North Central Texas after Collin County disbanded its program. Though he slipped to .340 this spring, his bat still has appeal, as do his catch-and-throw skills. He'll head to Oklahoma State if he doesn't turn pro this summer.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Houston Astros in 2008
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Houston Astros in 2007
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the South Atlantic League in 2006
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Houston Astros in 2006

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