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Nov '09 16

Prospects in 2009 – Rien Vernooij – GCL Mets

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During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season.

Rien Vernooij

Birth date: 01/30/1989 in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Throws/Bats: Right/Right
Organization: New York Mets
Position: 1B/3B

2009 Season: Rien Vernooij, who is listed as Marinus Vernooij by MILB.com, spent his second professional year in the Gulf Coast League, batting .197 (OBP .253/SLG .224) with two doubles, seven runs scored and seven RBI in 27 games.

Career Stats: 85 GP, 275 AB, 24 R, 55 H, 24 RBI, 20 BB, 81 SO, AVG .200, OBP .254, SLG .276
Highest Level: Rookie (Gulf Coast League 2009)

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