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'''Rene Michael Tosoni''' (July 2, {{by|1986}}, {{city-state|Toronto|Ontario}} [[Canada]]) is an [[outfielder]] in the [[Minnesota Twins]] organization. He is six feet tall and weighs 194 lbs. He bats left |
'''Rene Michael Tosoni''' (July 2, {{by|1986}}, {{city-state|Toronto|Ontario}} [[Canada]]) is an [[outfielder]] in the [[Minnesota Twins]] organization. He is six feet tall and weighs 194 lbs. He bats [[left-handed]], yet plays his position [[right-handed]]. |
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==Professional Career== |
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Tosoni played high school baseball for the [[Coquitlam Reds]] of the [[B.C. Premier Baseball League]].<ref>Canada.com: [http://www2.canada.com/coquitlamnow/news/sports/story.html?id=c4922ae0-2f0c-4942-85eb-4a2de89e865c Chillin' with Coquitlam's boys of summer] Retrieved on July 12 2009</ref> He was selected by the Twins in the 36th-round of the [[2005 Major League Baseball Draft]]. |
Tosoni played high school baseball for the [[Coquitlam Reds]] of the [[B.C. Premier Baseball League]].<ref>Canada.com: [http://www2.canada.com/coquitlamnow/news/sports/story.html?id=c4922ae0-2f0c-4942-85eb-4a2de89e865c Chillin' with Coquitlam's boys of summer] Retrieved on July 12 2009</ref> He was selected by the Twins in the 36th-round of the [[2005 Major League Baseball Draft]]. |
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===2008: Fort Myers Miracle=== |
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Tosoni spent the {{by|2008}} season assigned to the Twins' advanced A affiliate, the [[Fort Myers Miracle]], with whom he [[batting average|batted]] .325 with one [[home run]] and 17 [[runs batted in|RBIs]] in the first half of the 2008 season—helping his team capture the [[Florida State League]] first-half West Division title. |
Tosoni spent the {{by|2008}} season assigned to the Twins' advanced A affiliate, the [[Fort Myers Miracle]], with whom he [[batting average|batted]] .325 with one [[home run]] and 17 [[runs batted in|RBIs]] in the first half of the 2008 season—helping his team capture the [[Florida State League]] first-half West Division title. |
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For the season, Tosoni's average fell to an even .300 with his short return from the disabled list at the end of the season, however, his two run home run in the first [[inning]] was the deciding factor in the Miracle's 2-1 victory over the [[Dunedin Blue Jays]] in game one of the 2008 division playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://miraclebaseball.com/news/?id=7424|title=Miracle Win Game One 2-1; Can Clinch at Home Wednesday Night|accessdate=2008-09-02}}</ref> |
For the season, Tosoni's average fell to an even .300 with his short return from the disabled list at the end of the season, however, his two run home run in the first [[inning]] was the deciding factor in the Miracle's 2-1 victory over the [[Dunedin Blue Jays]] in game one of the 2008 division playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://miraclebaseball.com/news/?id=7424|title=Miracle Win Game One 2-1; Can Clinch at Home Wednesday Night|accessdate=2008-09-02}}</ref> |
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===2009: New Britain Rock Cats=== |
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To begin the {{by|2009}} season, Tosoni was assigned to the Twins' double A affiliate, the [[New Britain Rock Cats]]. He was elected to participate for the World Team at the [[All-Star_Futures_Game|All-Star Futures Game]] at [[Busch Stadium]] in [[St. Louis]], the host location of the [[2009_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game|MLB All-Star Game]].<ref>Coquitlam Now: [http://www2.canada.com/coquitlamnow/news/sports/story.html?id=06e3affa-7d4c-4287-98be-e70ec52659a3 Tosoni takes to the St. Louis spotlight] Retrieved on July 27 2009</ref> He appeared as a pinch hitter during the seventh inning and hit a go-ahead double off of [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] prospect [[Brad Lincoln]].<ref>ESPN.com: [http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar09/news/story?id=4322954 World rallies in rain-shortened game] Retrieved on 12 July 2009</ref> His performance earned him the game's MVP honours.<ref>Coquitlam Now: [http://www2.canada.com/coquitlamnow/news/sports/story.html?id=09128ab1-2552-4335-8c2a-3d2272b2d9e9 Tosoni grabs MVP nod] Retrieved on July 27 2009</ref> |
To begin the {{by|2009}} season, Tosoni was assigned to the Twins' double A affiliate, the [[New Britain Rock Cats]]. He was elected to participate for the World Team at the [[All-Star_Futures_Game|All-Star Futures Game]] at [[Busch Stadium]] in [[St. Louis]], the host location of the [[2009_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game|MLB All-Star Game]].<ref>Coquitlam Now: [http://www2.canada.com/coquitlamnow/news/sports/story.html?id=06e3affa-7d4c-4287-98be-e70ec52659a3 Tosoni takes to the St. Louis spotlight] Retrieved on July 27 2009</ref> He appeared as a pinch hitter during the seventh inning and hit a go-ahead double off of [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] prospect [[Brad Lincoln]].<ref>ESPN.com: [http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar09/news/story?id=4322954 World rallies in rain-shortened game] Retrieved on 12 July 2009</ref> His performance earned him the game's MVP honours.<ref>Coquitlam Now: [http://www2.canada.com/coquitlamnow/news/sports/story.html?id=09128ab1-2552-4335-8c2a-3d2272b2d9e9 Tosoni grabs MVP nod] Retrieved on July 27 2009</ref> |
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Rene Michael Tosoni (July 2, 1986, Template:City-state Canada) is an outfielder in the Minnesota Twins organization. He is six feet tall and weighs 194 lbs. He bats left-handed, yet plays his position right-handed.
Professional Career
Tosoni played high school baseball for the Coquitlam Reds of the B.C. Premier Baseball League.[1] He was selected by the Twins in the 36th-round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.
2008: Fort Myers Miracle
Tosoni spent the 2008 season assigned to the Twins' advanced A affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle, with whom he batted .325 with one home run and 17 RBIs in the first half of the 2008 season—helping his team capture the Florida State League first-half West Division title.
Along with teammates Robert Delaney, Brian Dinkelman, Jeff Manship, Wilson Ramos, Anthony Slama and Danny Valencia, Tosoni was selected to represent Fort Myers in the 2008 Florida State League All-Star game, however, a broken leg prevented him from attending. He was assigned to the Miracle's seven day disabled list, and did not play from May 16 until August 26.[2]
For the season, Tosoni's average fell to an even .300 with his short return from the disabled list at the end of the season, however, his two run home run in the first inning was the deciding factor in the Miracle's 2-1 victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays in game one of the 2008 division playoffs.[3]
2009: New Britain Rock Cats
To begin the 2009 season, Tosoni was assigned to the Twins' double A affiliate, the New Britain Rock Cats. He was elected to participate for the World Team at the All-Star Futures Game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, the host location of the MLB All-Star Game.[4] He appeared as a pinch hitter during the seventh inning and hit a go-ahead double off of Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Brad Lincoln.[5] His performance earned him the game's MVP honours.[6]
2009 Rock Cats Roster [7]
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References
- ^ Canada.com: Chillin' with Coquitlam's boys of summer Retrieved on July 12 2009
- ^ "Minor League Baseball". Retrieved 2008-07-12.
- ^ "Miracle Win Game One 2-1; Can Clinch at Home Wednesday Night". Retrieved 2008-09-02.
- ^ Coquitlam Now: Tosoni takes to the St. Louis spotlight Retrieved on July 27 2009
- ^ ESPN.com: World rallies in rain-shortened game Retrieved on 12 July 2009
- ^ Coquitlam Now: Tosoni grabs MVP nod Retrieved on July 27 2009
- ^ "New Britain Rock Cats". Retrieved 2009-04-09.