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Frank Catalanotto's journey in Major League Baseball began when he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 10th round of the 1992 MLB Draft. A left-handed hitter known for his contact skills, Catalanotto made his MLB debut with the Tigers in 1997. Over the next few years, he established himself as a reliable hitter, often used in
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Frank Catalanotto ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
89%
Power
67%
Bunting
43%
Drag
49%
Vision
87%
Discipline
56%
Clutch
69%
Durability
41%
Speed
54%
Arm Str
31%
Arm Acc
61%
Reaction
7%
Fielding
97%
Stealing
52%
Baserunning
53%
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