Like last year we’re taking a look back at the performances by the Europeans who played in affiliated minor league ball in the United States in 2010.
Luca Martone
Birth date: 10/21/1992 in Anzio, Italy
Throws/Bats: Right/Both
Organization: Houston Astros
Position: Middle Infield
2010 Season: After signing with the Houston Astros organization in the summer of 2009 the 18-year-old switch hitter Luca Martone batted .173 (OBP .246/SLG .173) with four runs and three RBI in 20 games in the Gulf Coast League this year. He played mostly at second base.
Career Stats: 20 GP, 57 PA, 52 AB, 4 R, 9 H, 3 RBI, 4 BB, 14 SO, AVG .173, OBP .246, SLG .173
Highest Level: Rookie (2010)
Link to Baseball-Reference.com
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