| Jamal
Strong
Scout.com Headlines: |
Speed Is The Advantage For Strong
Jamal Strong is getting on base and using his speed to help the Scranton offense.
-by PinstripesPlus.com
Jul 12, 2007 |
OF Jamal Strong: Will Not Return in '06 
-by SeattleHardball.com
Dec 20, 2005 |
OF Jamal Strong: Injury Update
-by ScoutMLBNetwork.com
Sep 11, 2005 |
OF Jamal Strong: It's Official
-by SeattleHardball.com
Aug 13, 2005 |
Staying Strong, Waiting For Call
Speedy outfielder Jamal Strong is doing his part, waiting for the chance to shine at the next level.
-by SeattleHardball.com
Jun 3, 2005 |
OF Jamal Strong: Suspended 10 Days
-by Dawgman.com
Apr 26, 2005 |
Down on the Farm: Top 10 Disappointments
The 10 most disappointing happenings in the M's system for 2004
-by SeattleHardball.com
Sep 21, 2004 |
OF Jamal Strong: Another Knee Injury
-by Dawgman.com
Jun 15, 2004 |
OF Jamal Strong: Goes Batty in Rainiers Win
-by Dawgman.com
May 19, 2004 |
OF Jamal Strong: Back in Action
-by SeattleHardball.com
May 1, 2004 |
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Ht: 5-10
Wt: 180
Bats: R
Throws: R
| Date of Birth: |
08/05/1978 |
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| Biography: |
Acquired:
Drafted by Seattle in the 6th round (176th overall) in the 2000 amateur draft; signed by Mariners' scout Mark Lummus.
2004 Highlights:
Spent entire season at Triple-A Tacoma, playing well despite an injury-plagued year
Batted .324 with 19 stolen bases but appeared in just 64 games and had only 238 at bats due to nagging knee and hamstring injuries
Showed new-found power at the plate, hammering 3 home runs after having hit 4 in his first 1705 at bats in the minors
2003 Highlights:
Began season on the disabled list after dislocating his left shoulder in a Spring Training game
Hit .714 (5-7) in two games with Peoria before moving up to Tacoma on June 25
Stole 26 bases in 56 games, including a season-high four vs. Salt Lake on July 5
Had 20 multi-hit games, including four three-hit games
HIt .352 (38-108) in August with 23 runs scored and 11 steals
Made major league debut with Seattle as a pinch runner on Sept. 2
Career Highlights:
Began pro career with Everett in 2000
Named Mariners' Minor League Player of the Year in 2001
Named to 2001 MLB Futures Game
Led M's organization in steals for four straight seasons (2000-2003)
Personal:
Jamal Najar Strong... graduated from Pasadena (CA) High School in 1996... attended Citrus Community College before transferring to Nebraska in 1999, where he was named the Big 12 defensive player of the year in 2000... resides in Altadena, CA. |
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