AB 1009
AVG .257
OBP .305
SLG .342
HR 10
  • Full name Joshua Adam Lansford
  • Born 07/31/1984 in Livermore, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
  • Drafted in the 6th round (179th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2006 (signed for $155,000).
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    Josh Lansford is the son of former American League batting champion Carney and older brother of Athletics farmhand Jared. After spending one year at Santa Clara, Lansford transferred to Cal Poly and finally established himself offensively in 2006, batting .360. He lacks loft power. Lansford plays a sound, instinctive third base even though his tools seem short for the spot.

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  • Rated Best Control in the California League in 2011
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Chicago Cubs in 2008
  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Chicago Cubs in 2008
  • Rated Best Defensive 3B in the Midwest League in 2007
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Chicago Cubs in 2007
  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Chicago Cubs in 2007

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