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Cards 2009 Arizona Fall League Recap: Hitters
Tyler Henley fared well in the AFL while three higher-ranked prospects struggled with the bat
-by TheCardinalNation.com Nov 23, 2009
Cards Arizona Fall Series: Daniel Descalso
An exclusive interview with Olympic gold medal-winning second baseman Daniel Descalso
-by TheCardinalNation.com Nov 23, 2009
Descalso: AFL Award Finalist and AA All-Star
St. Louis Cardinals second base prospect Daniel Descalso is recognized twice
-by TheCardinalNation.com Nov 18, 2009
Descalso, Jones to AFL Rising Stars Showcase
2B Daniel Descalso and OF Daryl Jones named to Arizona Fall League all-star team
-by TheCardinalNation.com Nov 3, 2009
Springfield Cardinals 2009 Player of the Year
Daniel Descalso gets the nod as the top position player for the Cardinals Double-A affiliate
-by TheCardinalNation.com Oct 27, 2009
2B Daniel Descalso: Earns a Gold Medal
-by TheCardinalNation.com Sep 27, 2009
2B Daniel Descalso: Off to Team USA Camp
-by TheCardinalNation.com Sep 3, 2009
Cardinals with Four Texas League All-Stars
The Cardinals have four Double-A post-season All-Stars but were shut out of three other leagues
-by TheCardinalNation.com Sep 1, 2009
Daniel Descalso to Represent Team USA
Daniel Descalso was one of 23 players named to represent Team USA.
-by TheCardinalNation.com Aug 27, 2009
Jones Leads 8 Cards to Arizona Fall League
Eight top St. Louis Cardinals prospects will participate in the 2009 Arizona Fall League
-by TheCardinalNation.com Aug 25, 2009
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Cardinals AFL Interview: 2B Daniel Descalso
-by TheCardinalNation.com
Interview: Cards 3rd Rd Pick Daniel Descalso
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Daniel Descalso
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 190
Position: 2B

Bats: L
Throws: R
Date of Birth: 10/19/1986
Birthplace: San Carlos,  CA
Experience: Prospect
High School: St. Francis HS
(Mountain View, CA)
College: UC Davis


Biography:
Stats: Career | Current

Current Contract
Contract renewable through 2013.

Became a Cardinal:
Selected in the third round (112th overall) of the June, 2007 First-Year Player Draft. Received a $255,000 signing bonus.

2008 Season
Finished the season at Double-A Springfield after playing in 115 games for the Palm Beach Cardinals, where he hit, .243/.313/.372 with eight home runs and 50 RBIs. The infielder split playing time between shortstop and second base. In nine games, 37 at-bats for Springfield, Daniel hit .351 (11-for-37).

Career Notes
Daniel made it to Double-A in just his second season of professional baseball.

Player Awards
Topps Double-A All-Star: 2009
Scout.com/The Cardinal Nation Springfield Player of the Year: 2009
Team USA, Gold Medal: 2009
Texas League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star 2009
Scout.com Cardinals Minor League Player of the Month, April 2009

Photo: St. Louis Cardinals