Brandon Boggs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brandon Boggs |
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Boggs with the Milwaukee Brewers
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| Left fielder | |||
| Born: January 9, 1983 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| April 29, 2008, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| May 24, 2011, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
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| Batting average | .209 | ||
| Home runs | 10 | ||
| Runs batted in | 43 | ||
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Brandon Kyle Boggs was born on January 9, 1983. He is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Brandon played for the Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers. His MLB career lasted from 2008 to 2011. After his playing days, he became a coach. Currently, he is the head coach for the Alpharetta Aviators. This team plays in the Sunbelt Baseball League.
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Brandon Boggs's College Baseball Journey
Playing for Georgia Tech
Brandon Boggs went to Georgia Tech for college. While there, he studied Science, Technology, and Culture. He also played baseball for the school team.
Summer League Experience
During the summers of 2002 and 2003, Brandon played collegiate summer baseball. He joined the Orleans Cardinals team. This team is part of the famous Cape Cod Baseball League. Many future MLB stars play in this league.
Brandon Boggs's Professional Baseball Career
Starting with the Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers picked Brandon Boggs in the 4th round. This happened during the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. This was his first step into professional baseball. He played for the Rangers from 2008 to 2010.
Joining the Milwaukee Brewers
On November 23, 2010, Brandon signed a contract. He joined the Milwaukee Brewers team. In 2011, the Brewers sent him to their Triple-A team. This team was called the Nashville Sounds. Later, on April 22, the Brewers brought him back up to the main team. He played for them until May 26, when he was sent back to the minor leagues. After the 2011 season, Brandon became a free agent.
Playing in Independent Leagues
After his time in Major League Baseball, Brandon played for other teams. These teams were part of independent baseball leagues.
With the Bridgeport Bluefish
On April 3, 2014, Brandon signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish. This team is in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played 18 games for them. During this time, he had a batting average of .324. He also hit 1 home run and had 7 RBIs. He also stole 2 bases.
Playing for the York Revolution
On March 27, 2015, Brandon joined the York Revolution. This was another team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played 123 games for them. He hit 12 home runs and had 47 RBIs. He also stole 10 bases. After the 2015 season, he became a free agent.
