Jason Giambi Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Jason Gilbert Giambi
Born 01/08/1971 in West Covina, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Long Beach State
Debut 05/08/1995
Drafted in the 2nd round (58th overall) by the Oakland Athletics in 1992.

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Giambi's best tool is his bat. Though he doesn't project power, he doesn't have a hole in his swing. He's okay with the glove, but lacks first-step quickness and base running speed.

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The 1992 Olympian has shown just about everything to make an offensive player offensive, most notably a .318 average after moving to Triple-A in 1994. Despite just 10 home runs in 1994 and 16 the previous season, Giambi is considered a legitimate power source. Thumb and hand injuries have cut into his power. He also is probably the Athletics' best potential average hitter. He could hit .300 in the big leagues with a high on-base percentage. All that separates Giambi from the majors is defense. He has shown improvement as he has moved through the system, but made 19 errors in 89 games at third base in 1994. Giambi is almost ready offensively. If his glovework has improved, he could win the third base job in spring training. More likely, he will spend the year at Triple-A Edmonton.

Like Calvin Murray a 1992 U.S. Olympian, Giambi started strong for Modesto but was sidelined by a thumb injury for most of the second half. He has good hitting ability, excellent plate discipline (73 walks, 47 strikeouts) and was named the California League’s best defensive third baseman. “He’s a good contact hitter with occasional power,” Stockton manager Lamar Johnson said. “He did a good job against us at third.”

The 1992 Olympian has shown just about everything to make an offensive player offensive, most notably a .318 average after moving to Triple-A in 1994. Despite just 10 home runs in 1994 and 16 the previous season, Giambi is considered a legitimate power source. Thumb and hand injuries have cut into his power. He also is probably the Athletics' best potential average hitter. He could hit .300 in the big leagues with a high on-base percentage. All that separates Giambi from the majors is defense. He has shown improvement as he has moved through the system, but made 19 errors in 89 games at third base in 1994. Giambi is almost ready offensively. If his glovework has improved, he could win the third base job in spring training. More likely, he will spend the year at Triple-A Edmonton.
Like Calvin Murray a 1992 U.S. Olympian, Giambi started strong for Modesto but was sidelined by a thumb injury for most of the second half. He has good hitting ability, excellent plate discipline (73 walks, 47 strikeouts) and was named the California League’s best defensive third baseman. “He’s a good contact hitter with occasional power,” Stockton manager Lamar Johnson said. “He did a good job against us at third.”