• Full name Allen Lorenz Pollock
  • Born 12/05/1987 in Hebron, CT
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Notre Dame
  • Debut 04/18/2012
  • Drafted in the 1st round (17th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009 (signed for $1,400,000).
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    Pollock hasn't performed as well this spring as he did last summer in the Cape Cod League, where he was the MVP after finishing second in hitting (.377) and first in slugging (.556). While there's debate as to whether he's a true first-round talent, with a shortage of quality college hitters he should get selected in the bottom third of the round. Six-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Pollock stands out most for his athleticism and pure hitting ability from the right side. He has a simple approach, a quick bat and strong hands. Scouts do say he'll have to stop cheating out on his front side and stay back more on pitches in pro ball. Those who like Pollock say that the rest of his tools are solid, while those who don't say he doesn't have another plus tool and question his power. He projects as a 30 doubles/15 homers threat in the majors, and he's a slightly above-average runner who has plus speed once he gets going. Pollock also has good instincts and a solid arm in center field.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2013
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Southern League in 2011
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the Southern League in 2011
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2011
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2011
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010

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Career Transactions

  • San Francisco Giants activated CF AJ Pollock from the 10-day injured list.
  • Seattle Mariners traded 2B Mark Mathias, CF AJ Pollock and cash to San Francisco Giants for Player To Be Named Later.
  • Seattle Mariners traded 2B Mark Mathias, CF AJ Pollock and cash to San Francisco Giants for Player To Be Named Later.
  • Seattle Mariners placed CF AJ Pollock on the 10-day injured list. Left hamstring strain.
  • Seattle Mariners activated CF AJ Pollock.
  • Seattle Mariners signed free agent CF AJ Pollock.
  • Seattle Mariners activated CF AJ Pollock.

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