Current Status:  Non-Active

R.J.  Lauraitis

2 # Outfieder

Opening Day Age: EXP: 2 Years

     Full Name:  Ronald  James  Lauraitis

     Birthplace:    Waukegan, IL

     Born:  February  2nd,  1979

     High School:   Waukegan Township

     College:  University of Hard Knocks

     MLS debut:   August 7th, 2002

     Nickname:   R.J.

     Bats:   Right   /  Throws:   Right

    Height:   6’03”  /  Weight:   220

     Sanctions:   N.S.A.   /  A.S.A.

     League Level:   Recreational

     Tourney Level:   Rookie

GmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFCR / GOB / GH / GBI / G
2008 Stats41514465.4002210.6433421.3571.043011.01.51.31.0
Career51817587.4444210.6473421.4121.092011.01.61.40.8
Playoffs133122.6672000.6670000.6671.333001.02.02.00.0
Tournaments------------------------
Fall League520184108.5004310.7224622.4441.222010.82.01.61.2

Scouting Grades:

Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 49

First Pro Contract:   WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization

WHAT? Acquisition:  Signed as a Free Agent,  Fall League  2002

Team debut:  9- 7-02  vs.  Albas Custom Softball,  at  Dugdale Park,  going  ( 2  for  3 ,  Run )

Last Game:  10-16-08  vs.  American Laser Mark,  at  Belvidere, North’  going  ( 1  for  4 , 2B , Run )

Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit:   Wednesday  August 7th, 2002  vs.  Albas Custom Club,  Gm 2  at  Dugdale Park

First Double:   Thursday  August 2nd, 2007  vs.  Coins Softball Squad,  Gm 1  at  Belvidere, South’

First Triple:    Thursday  August 2nd, 2007  vs.  Coins Softball Squad,  Gm 1  at  Belvidere, South’

First Home Run:   *

Scouting Report

Hitting

R.J. Lauraitis always has had a quick bat, but he seemed to be a tick quicker this time around, perhaps because he was in better shape. His patience comes and goes, though. He attacked the first pitch with average results, but didn’t get himself as many deep counts and walked far less frequently. Lauraitis also seems to have a psychological block against tournament type pitchers.

Base-Running & Defense

A good athlete with decent speed, Lauraitis does use it well. He does not always use good judgment on the bases, however, getting himself thrown out at some bad moments. R.J. Lauraitis has a decent arm, but can make it harder with poor positioning, and occasionally he loses flyballs. He has worked hard to become a solid softball outfielder but probably never will be better than above average.