Brian Giles (second baseman) facts for kids
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| Second baseman | |||
| Born: April 27, 1960 Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. |
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| September 12, 1981, for the New York Mets | |||
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| July 7, 1990, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .228 | ||
| Home runs | 10 | ||
| Runs batted in | 50 | ||
| CPBL statistics | |||
| Batting average | .274 | ||
| Home runs | 9 | ||
| Runs batted in | 58 | ||
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Brian Jeffrey Giles is a former professional baseball player. He was born on April 27, 1960. Brian played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He mostly played as a second baseman or shortstop.
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Brian Giles' Baseball Journey
Brian Giles started his professional baseball career after being picked by the New York Mets in the 1978 baseball draft. He was chosen in the third round.
Starting in the Major Leagues
Brian first played in the major leagues in 1981 with the New York Mets. He stayed with the Mets until 1983. After that, he moved to other teams.
Playing for Different Teams
In 1984, the Milwaukee Brewers chose Brian in a special draft called the rule 5 draft. He played 34 games for the Brewers in 1985. Later, he joined the Chicago White Sox as a free agent. He played only 9 games for the White Sox. Brian did not play in the Major Leagues again until 1990. He then played 45 games for the Seattle Mariners. His last game in the Major Leagues was on July 7, 1990.
A Family Connection to Baseball
Brian Giles comes from a baseball family. His grandfather, George Giles, was also a famous baseball player. George Giles was an All-Star first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs. This team was part of the Negro National League in the late 1920s.
