Joe Gaetti
| AB | 2139 |
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| AVG | .276 |
| OBP | .363 |
| SLG | .496 |
| HR | 98 |
- Full name Joseph Scott Gaetti
- Born 10/18/1981 in Centrallia, IL
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School North Carolina State
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Drafted in the 12th round (347th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2003.
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Gaetti plays with an intensity reminiscent of his father Gary, a two-time all-star third baseman.
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The son of former all-star third baseman Gary Gaetti, Joe hit just .270 with 14 home runs as a junior for North Carolina State in 2003. Scouts questioned his bat, but his bloodlines and a solid performance in the Northwoods League the previous summer got him drafted in the 12th round. Gaetti has played himself into prospect status since signing. Much like his father, there's nothing smooth about his approach at the plate or in the field, but he produces. He has a short stroke with power, and he learned to trust his quick hands last year. He also stopped pushing himself quite so hard after burying himself when he struggled in his first two pro seasons. Gaetti will work counts and draw walks. His range and arm are just adequate, so he projects as a left fielder, though he has played some center and right as a pro. Headed for Double-A, he'll have to keep producing to one day earn a shot as an extra outfielder.
