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Nick Punto | Second Baseman

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (35) / 11/8/1977
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 190
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
College: Saddleback (CA) JC
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Nick Punto homered, doubled and walked Tuesday in the loss to the Diamondbacks.
At least Punto has come to play this year, which isn't something that can be said of every Dodger. And he's getting a lot more playing time than expected. The homer, off Brandon McCarthy, was his first, of course. However, he's batting .368 in 57 at-bats. Punto hasn't hit more than one homer in a season since 2008, when he hit two. May 8 - 1:40 AM

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Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Dodgers are likely to trade infielders Nick Punto and Juan Uribe.

Skip Schumaker was acquired via trade from the Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon and is expected to share time at second base next year with Mark Ellis. That doesn't leave much room for Punto, who is also behind Hanley Ramirez, Dee Gordon and Justin Sellers on the depth chart at shortstop. Uribe, meanwhile, has posted a wretched .199/.262/.289 batting line over the past two seasons. The Dodgers might as well just cut him.
Related: Juan Uribe
Source: FOX Sports
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 09:03:00 AM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Dodgers acquired INF Nick Punto, 1B Adrian Gonzalez, RHP Josh Beckett, OF Carl Crawford and cash considerations from the Red Sox for 1B James Loney, RHP Allan Webster, INF Ivan DeJesus Jr. and two players to be named later.

Punto is somewhat of a misfit in the blockbuster haul for the Dodgers, but he stands to get a decent amount of playing time all over the Los Angeles infield down the stretch. He was hitting .200/.301/.272 with one home run and 10 RBI in 148 plate appearances for Boston. The 34-year-old won a World Series ring last season with the Cardinals.
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 05:18:00 PM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Nick Punto went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

A big game for Punto, who entered Saturday's action batting just .132 (7-for-53) over his first 29 games this year. His ninth-inning solo homer -- a long blast to the second deck in right field -- was just the 15th home run of his career. The 34-year-old will have some fleeting relevancy in AL-only leagues while Dustin Pedroia (thumb) is sidelined, but he's not going to have many better days than this one.
Sat, Jun 2, 2012 04:21:00 PM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Nick Punto was hitless in four at-bats and struck out twice from the leadoff spot in Saturday's loss to the Orioles.

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine hit Punto leadoff once last month, and that worked out well. This time, not so much. The scrappy infielder is now batting just .148 in 27 at-bats and has tallied just one extra-base hit. His last base knock came on April 10.
Sat, May 5, 2012 04:13:00 PM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Nick Punto is starting at third base Monday.

Kevin Youkilis is getting the day off due to mild groin soreness. Punto, who signed a two-year, $3 million deal in the winter, is off to a 4-for-10 start this season.
Source: Gordon Edes on Twitter
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 10:24:00 AM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Nick Punto will miss the Red Sox' next two Grapefruit League games due to mild soreness in his back.

They're both road contests, and the Red Sox don't want put Punto through two long bus trips. "Five hours on a bus isn’t necessarily exactly the program we want him on," manager Bobby Valentine told reporters Tuesday. Punto is a lock for a utility infield job this season after agreeing to a two-year, $3 million contract in December.
Source: Boston Herald
Tue, Mar 6, 2012 11:34:00 AM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Red Sox signed INF Nick Punto to a two-year, $3 million contract.

Punto will serve as an active utilityman in 2012 for the Red Sox after posting a strong .278/.388/.421 batting line over 166 plate appearances this past year for the Cardinals. A glove-first player, he won't carry any kind of fantasy value in Boston.
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 09:19:00 PM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Red Sox have signed infielder Nick Punto to a two-year, $3 million contract.

The Red Sox didn't wait long to fill Jed Lowrie's spot on the bench. Punto was limited to just 63 games in 2011 due to injury, but batted .278/.388/.421 with an .809 OPS over 166 plate appearances with the Cardinals. The 34-year-old is unlikely to have similar production moving forward, but should do well as a backup at shortstop, second base and the hot corner. He can earn an additional $500,000 with incentives.
Related: Red Sox
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 03:41:00 PM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Nick Punto is "at or near the top" of the Braves' list in their quest to find a utility infielder.

Punto played well for the Cardinals in 2011 when he was healthy, as he hit .278/.388/.421 with one home run, 20 RBI and an .809 OPS over 166 plate appearances. He was also lauded for his clubhouse presence. The Cards are interested in bringing him back, but Punto should have a few options.
Related: Braves
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 10:51:00 AM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak told B.J. Rains of FOX Sports Midwest that the club has interest in retaining infielder Nick Punto.

Punto was limited to just 63 games this season due to injury, but batted .278/.388/.421 with one home run, 20 RBI, a 21/25 K/BB ratio and an .809 OPS over 166 plate appearances. The 34-year-old is a skilled defender at second base, shortstop and the hot corner, so he is likely to draw interest from several teams.
Source: FOXSportsMidwest.com
Wed, Nov 30, 2011 10:49:00 AM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Nick Punto will start at second base Thursday in Game 6 of the World Series against the Rangers.

Punto is just 6-for-32 (.188) this postseason, but he's the Cardinals' best defensive option at second base. He'll be facing right-hander Colby Lewis on Thursday night.
Related: Ryan Theriot
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 04:47:00 PM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Nick Punto is starting at second base in Game 4 of the World Series Sunday.

It's the only change from a lineup that put up 16 runs in a Game 3 victory to give the Cardinals a 2-1 series lead. Punto replaces Ryan Theriot and offers a defensive upgrade. Punto is 3-for-6 with a pair of walks in the World Series thus far.
Sun, Oct 23, 2011 05:17:00 PM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Nick Punto is starting at second base in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday in St. Louis.

Skip Schumaker is recovered from his oblique injury, but Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is sticking with his best defensive option with groundball-inducing starter Chris Carpenter going against Texas. Ryan Theriot is also on the bench for Game 1.
Related: Skip Schumaker, Ryan Theriot
Source: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 04:36:00 PM
Nick Punto - 2B - Dodgers

Nick Punto is in the Cardinals' starting lineup for Game 5 of the NLCS against the Brewers on Friday.

He's back at second base after Ryan Theriot made the start at second base against the southpaw Randy Wolf in Game 4. Punto is hitting .200 (3-for-15) with seven strikeouts during the postseason.
Related: Ryan Theriot
Source: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 04:40:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra