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The versatile switch-hitter Giannotti returns to Southern Maryland as a likely everyday starter in the corner outfield a season after serving in a platoon role. Giannotti played all three outfield positions a season ago, batting all over the order including leadoff. Despite playing in just 86 games due to the Blue Crabs outfield depth, Giannotti produced like an everyday player all season long. He batted .293 with five homers and 39 RBI in that time. Entering his sixth professional season, Giannotti was originally drafted by the Anaheim Angels in 2004 from the powerhouse University of Miami program. He also has time in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, the Golden League, and previously played for Butch Hobson in the Can-Am League for the Nashua Pride in 2007, helping lead the Pride to a league title. Giannotti’s productive ’09 season came after he was forced to sit out all of 2008 with a foot injury.
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