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Josh Whitesell

First Baseman
Position
1B
Bats
L
Throws
L
 
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 220 lbs
  • Born: Apr 14, 1982

  • Debut: September 2, 2008

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Newsbreakers

December 28, 2009

Former Diamondback Josh Whitesell has signed a minor league contract with the Nationals.

Our View:

Whitesell, age 27, hit just .194 in 108 at-bats with Arizona last season. He will be facing an uphill battle in making the team.

December 12, 2009

Josh Whitesell has been non-tendered by the Diamondbacks.

Our View:

He hit just .194 in 108 at-bats last season. Doing that at age 27 is a surefire way not to get asked back.

August 22, 2009

Josh Whitesell has been demoted to Triple-A Reno.

Our View:

Whitesell was batting just .194 in 108 at-bats this season. Prospect Brandon Allen will take his spot on the roster.

August 5, 2009

According to the Arizona Republic, Josh Whitesell has seen a decrease in his playing time due to Chad Tracy's performance.

Our View:

Whitesell has racked up 85 at-bats this season, but is hitting just .200 with no home runs. Tracy has been better lately (hitting .244 since the break) and has started three of the last four games. Whitesell had been starting about five times a week, but it looks like the team is now leaning with the more experienced Tracy due to Whitesell's offensive struggles.

July 16, 2009

Josh Whitesell has been recalled from Triple-A Reno.

Our View:

Whitesell shouldn't see too much playing time, and isn't worth an own in any format for the time being.

June 19, 2009

Josh Whitesell has been optioned to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks, according to the Associated Press. Tony Clark was activated from the DL as the corresponding move.

Our View:

Whitesell was only hitting .214 over 56 at-bats, and failed to prove his worth to Arizona. He holds no fantasy value while working on his swing at Reno.

May 30, 2009

Ten days after being sent back to Triple-A, Josh Whitesell has been called up to re-join the Diamondbacks, according to the AP. He will take the injured Chad Tracy's roster spot.

Our View:

Whitesell was raking at a .342 clip in Triple-A this season. However, with Arizona he is just 3-for-26 (.115). He may see some spot starts, but he will be more likely to spend most games on the bench.

May 20, 2009

Josh Whitesell has been sent down to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks, according to TSN. Reliever Doug Slaten was recalled as the corresponding move.

Our View:

The 27-year-old infielder was given a chance to play, but failed to prove his worth with a poor .115 average and seven strikeouts over 26 at-bats.

May 6, 2009

The Arizona Republic reports that first baseman Josh Whitesell will be called up by the Diamondbacks in order to replace Tony Clark, who is on the DL. Since July 1 of last season, he is hitting .388.

Our View:

Keep an eye on Whitesell who could stick around with a strong performance at the plate. He was hitting .356/.477/.552 with 10 extra base hits in 87 at bats in Triple-A this season. He also had a good spring, and given the struggles of Arizona's offense, they seem to be ready to give the kid a good look.

March 14, 2009

Josh Whitesell hit his second home run of the spring on Saturday when the Diamondbacks beat the Royals 11-3. He finished the game 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored.

Our View:

Whitesell has nine RBI in 12 games, but he projects as a pinch-hitter type at best. The 27-year-old has logged a ton of minor-league at-bats, and it's time he gets his shot in the majors.

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