Jason James Kubel (born May 25, 1982 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota) is a Major League Baseball designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins. Nicknamed "Wolf man" he bats left and throws right. His ability to hit for average while maintaining plate discipline make him a middle of the order type of hitter. He is also well known for his strong arm, typically from right field. He played at Highland High School in Palmdale, California.
Although he did w...
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Jason James Kubel (born May 25, 1982 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota) is a Major League Baseball designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins. Nicknamed "Wolf man" he bats left and throws right. His ability to hit for average while maintaining plate discipline make him a middle of the order type of hitter. He is also well known for his strong arm, typically from right field. He played at Highland High School in Palmdale, California.
Although he did well in a September call-up in 2004, he suffered a serious knee injury in the Arizona Fall League in 2004, which caused him to miss the entire 2005 season. Kubel returned to action in spring training 2006, made the Twins opening day roster, and started in right field on Opening Day. However, he got off to a slow start at the plate and was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on April 16, 2006. Kubel returned to the Twins lineup on May 23, 2006, as a replacement for the injured Shannon Stewart. He hit well in his return, including a game-winning, walk...
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