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Gerald Laird #8 | Catcher | Detroit Tigers
Height: 6-1    Weight: 220    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Nov 13, 1979, Westminster, CA
Contract: Signed though 2008
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2009 Statistics
PeriodGABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBHBPKSHSFAVGOBPSLG
Yesterday000000000000000000
Last 7 Days7193400010021310.211.318.211
Last 14 Days12377910021051320.243.349.270
Last 21 Days165291320021061420.250.339.288
2009135413499323243350401068104.225.306.320
Games Played By Position
PeriodCDH1B2B3BSSLFCFRFOF
Last 7 Days8000000000
Last 14 Days13000000000
Last 21 Days17000000000
2009135010000000
Career Stats
YearTeamGABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBHBPKSHSFAVGOBPSLG
2003TEX1944912211400511100.273.360.432
2004TEX49147203360116011223543.224.287.286
2005TEX13407920140020700.225.262.350
2006TEX782434672201722311225412.296.332.473
2007TEX12040748911839476230210354.224.278.349
2008TEX953445495240641242366344.276.329.398
2009DET135413499323243350401068104.225.306.320
Career509163823340595729167168124233412417.247.306.367
Player Notes
January 19, 2010
The Tigers avoided arbitration with catcher Gerald Laird on Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press. Financial terms are currently unavailable.

Our View:Laird was fantastic behind the plate last season, leading the AL in throwing out runners with a 40.4 success rate. He also led the league with a .997 fielding percentage and 78 assists, but was a dud at the plate, hitting just .225 with four homers and 33 RBI.
December 31, 2009
Gerald Laird was arrested following a skirmish in the lounge area of the US Airways Center in Phoenix, according to the Associated Press. His young brother Brandon Laird was also involved in the incident.

Our View:Gerald Laird was charged with assault, and his brother was cited for disorderly conduct. The fight occurred during a game between the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics. It is uncertain if either baseball player will face further discipline.
November 10, 2009
Gerald Laird is reportedly on the Tigers' trading block, according to FOX Sports.

Our View:Laird will turn 30 later this week, and only batted .225 in 2008 - while raking in $2.8MM. It would not be hard for Detroit to find a comparable option for less money.
July 1, 2009
Gerald Laird went 1-for-3 with a double, and recorded the Tigers' lone RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 loss at Oakland.

Our View:Laird notched Detroit's only RBI in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to Oakland as well. He should still only be considered for deeper fantasy leagues.
June 30, 2009
Gerald Laird went 1-for-4 with a single, and recorded the Tigers' lone RBI in tonight's 7-1 loss at Oakland.

Our View:The Tigers only mustered six hits in the game, and stranded 16 men on base. Laird managed to have a decent outing, but only has five RBI in June, and 19 for the season. He should only be employed in the deepest of fantasy leagues.