German Duran Stats & Scouting Report

AB	143
AVG	.231
OBP	.275
SLG	.350
HR	3

Full name German Duran
Born 08/03/1984 in Zacatecas, Mexico
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Weatherford College
Debut 04/17/2008
Drafted in the 6th round (189th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2005 (signed for $90,000).

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

Like Chris Davis in 2006, Duran went into the Rangers' predraft workout in 2005 and really impressed the club, convincing them to take him in the sixth round and award him a $90,000 bonus. He flew under the radar despite solid outputs in his first two pro seasons, but he exploded in 2007 in the Double-A Texas League, where he ranked as the No. 14 prospect after finishing among the leaders in most offensive categories. He held his own in the Arizona Fall League after the season, batting .281/.385/.422 despite spending his mornings in Arizona working with Rangers outfield coordinator Wayne Kirby on learning left field. Versatility figures to be Duran's best ticket to the majors--he's an average defensive second baseman with adequate range and a strong arm that allows him to fill in at third base and shortstop. Offensively, Duran packs some punch into his compact frame, and his short, quick, smooth stroke produces consistent, hard line-drive contact and average pull power. He's a very aggressive hitter who loves to hit early in the count, though a little more patience could do him some good. He used to be a dead pull hitter but has gotten better at knocking pitches on the outer half to the opposite field. Duran profiles as a Placido Polanco type who can play multiple positions but is a good enough hitter to eventually settle in as an everyday second baseman. He could get to the big leagues in 2008.

Minor League Top Prospects

Duran was an afterthought in the Texas system coming into 2007, but he stung the ball all season and ranked among the TL leaders in most offensive categories. He also represented the Rangers on the World team in the Futures Game. Scouts and managers see Duran as an offensive second baseman whose overall approach to hitting isn't as polished as Antonelli's, but he offers more power. Duran isn't big but has a strong body and a quick bat, with the ability to put a charge in the ball. Most managers regarded Duran as a solid second baseman. He's good around the bag and should be able to make the routine plays, with average range and an average arm. His speed is fringe-average.

Best Tools List

Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Texas Rangers in 2008
Rated Best Defensive 2B in the Texas League in 2007

Career Transactions

2B German Duran elected free agency.
Jacksonville Suns placed 2B German Duran on the 7-day disabled list. left elbow sprain concussion
Jacksonville Suns activated 2B German Duran from the 7-day disabled list.
Jacksonville Suns placed 2B German Duran on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 22, 2012.
2B German Duran assigned to Jacksonville Suns.
Miami Marlins signed free agent 2B German Duran to a minor league contract.
Aguilas de Mexicali placed 2B German Duran on the reserve list.
Aguilas de Mexicali activated 2B German Duran.
2B German Duran elected free agency.
Aguilas de Mexicali placed 2B German Duran on the reserve list.
2B German Duran assigned to Aguilas de Mexicali.
Acereros del Norte placed 2B German Duran on the reserve list.
Leones de Yucatan traded 2B German Duran to Acereros del Norte for OF Efren Espinoza.
Leones de Yucatan placed 2B German Duran on the reserve list.
Leones de Yucatan activated 2B German Duran.
Leones de Yucatan signed free agent 2B German Duran.
Round Rock Express released German Duran.
German Duran assigned to Aguilas de Mexicali.
Round Rock Express activated 2B German Duran from the temporarily inactive list.
Round Rock Express placed 2B German Duran on the temporarily inactive list.
2B German Duran assigned to Round Rock Express from Corpus Christi Hooks.
German Duran assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Round Rock Express.
2B German Duran assigned to Houston Astros.
Houston Astros sent 2B German Duran outright to Round Rock Express.
German Duran roster status changed by Corpus Christi Hooks.
Houston Astros optioned 2B German Duran to Corpus Christi Hooks.
Houston Astros claimed German Duran off waivers from Texas Rangers.
GCL Astros sent 2B German Duran on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi Hooks.
German Duran assigned to GCL Astros.
Oklahoma City RedHawks released 2B German Duran.
Texas Rangers released 2B German Duran.
Oklahoma City RedHawks placed 2B German Duran on the 7-day disabled list. Rib cage soreness
Oklahoma City RedHawks activated 2B German Duran from the 7-day disabled list.
Oklahoma City RedHawks placed 2B German Duran on the 7-day disabled list. Right rib contusion
German Duran roster status changed by Oklahoma City RedHawks.