J.J. Furmaniak
| AB | 43 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .186 |
| OBP | .327 |
| SLG | .279 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Jason Joseph Furmaniak
- Born 07/31/1979 in Bolingbrook, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Lewis University
- Debut 09/13/2005
- Drafted in the 22nd round (649th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2000.
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Furmaniak was seen as an organizational player before finding his stroke in high Class A in 2003. Promoted to Triple-A early in 2004 to replace an injured Jose Nieves, Furmaniak took over at shortstop and never relinquished the position. He has a tremendous work ethic and baseball instincts that allow him to consistently play better than his raw tools would lead you to expect. He doesn't have the prettiest swing, but he gets the job done while showing surprising pop for a middle infielder. Defensively, Furmaniak has a solid arm, but lacks the soft hands required for an everyday shortstop. He would make an excellent utility player, and the Padres sent him to play winter ball in Mexico, where he got time in at second and third base for the first time since 2002. He has an outside chance of earning a utility role in spring training, but at the least should make his major league debut in 2005.
