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Jonathan Singleton | First Baseman

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (21) / 9/18/1991
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Jonathan Singleton hit a pair of homers and walked Thursday against the Tigers.
Singleton is able to take part in spring training even though he was suspended 50 games for marijuana usage in January. He'll begin serving that penalty with the start of the minor league season. If he plays well upon returning, he might get a look as the Astros' first baseman after the All-Star break. Mar 28 - 4:36 PM

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Jonathan Singleton - 1B - Astros

Astros top prospect Jonathan Singleton, who has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for marijuana, will participate in Minor League camp during spring training.

Despite the setback though, Astros GM Jeff Lunhow believes that Singleton could reach the majors during the 2013 season. The 21-year-old slugger hit .284/.396/.497 with 21 homers and 79 RBI at Double-A Corpus Christi in 2012, and could be an instant fantasy contributor upon his arrival.
Source: Astros.MLB.com
Jan 25 - 8:39 PM
Jonathan Singleton - 1B - Astros

Jonathan Singleton has been suspended 50 games for violating the minor league baseball drug policy.

"I was informed today that I have tested positive for marijuana," Singleton said in a statement. "As a result, I am being suspended for the first 50 games of the 2013 season. I accept the penalty and take full responsibility for my actions. I apologize to my parents, the Houston Astros and (general manager) Jeff Luhnow." The 21-year-old first baseman was acquired from the Phillies in July 2011 as part of a package for Hunter Pence and is generally regarded as one of the game's top prospects.
Source: ESPN
Jan 9 - 5:28 PM
Jonathan Singleton - 1B - Astros

Astros acquired 1B Jonathan Singleton, RHPs Jarred Cosart and Josh Zeid and a player to be named later from the Phillies for OF Hunter Pence and cash considerations.

The Astros didn't get Domonic Brown in the deal, but Ed Wade still did very well here. It's rare, we know. Singleton, who was named as the No. 39 prospect in the game by Baseball America coming into the season, is batting .282/.386/.411 with nine homers, 47 RBI and a .798 OPS in High-A at the age of 19. The Phillies tried him in the outfield this season because of the presence of Ryan Howard, but he could have a future at first base for the Astros.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 10:35:00 PM
Jonathan Singleton - 1B - Astros

Ken Davidoff of Newsday reports that the Phillies are "open to dealing" first base prospect Jonathan Singleton.

Singleton, 19, has had a disappointing year at the plate with High-A Clearwater, batting .271/.376/.389 with seven home runs in 280 at-bats. But, he was recently ranked by ESPN's Keith Law as the 24th best prospect in the game and could help to snag the Phillies a big fish if he is indeed available. It makes sense that Singleton might be had for the right price, as he's been moved back to first base after not being able to hack it in the outfield. He's, of course, blocked at that position on the big league club by Ryan Howard.
Source: Ken Davidoff on Twitter
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 06:15:00 PM

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2B1Jose Altuve
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SS1Marwin Gonzalez
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3B1Matt Dominguez
LF1J.D. Martinez
2Brandon Barnes
CF1Justin Maxwell
2Robbie Grossman
3Trevor Crowe
RF1Jimmy Paredes
DH1Chris Carter
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S1Bud Norris
2Lucas Harrell
3Jordan Lyles
4Dallas Keuchel
5Erik Bedard
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3Hector Ambriz
4Josh Fields
5Jose Cisnero
6Paul Clemens
7Travis Blackley
8Edgar Gonzalez
9Alex White