James Adduci
| AB | 396 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .232 |
| OBP | .283 |
| SLG | .336 |
| HR | 5 |
- Full name James Charles Adduci
- Born 05/15/1985 in Burnaby, BC, Canada
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Evergreen Park
- Debut 09/01/2013
- Drafted in the 42nd round (1,252nd overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2003.
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When the Cubs traded Todd Wellemeyer to the Marlins in 2006, they received pitchers Lincoln Holdzkom and Zach McCormack in return. McCormack would never pitch again because of a pre-existing injury, and Chicago returned him to Florida at the end of the 2006 season and received Adduci instead. The son of former big leaguer Jim Adduci, James got off to a slow start in pro ball. He attended some college classes in his first season, then played in just 25 games in 2005-06 while battling quad, knee and hand injuries. Healthy with the Cubs, he has improved in each of his three seasons in the organization. He's making more consistent line-drive contact and pulling more pitches, though he still doesn't exhibit much power. His speed rates as average out of the box and plus once he gets going, and he's a proficient basestealer. Adduci has gotten better defensively too, becoming a solid center fielder after playing first base and corner outfield. Though he has below-average arm strength, he recorded 14 assists in 2009 because he charges balls well, has a quick release and makes accurate throws. Adduci hasn't shown enough thump to be a big league regular, but he can be a valuable reserve with his on-base skills, speed and ability to play four positions. He'll move up to Triple-A after gaining a spot on the 40-man roster in November.
