Damon Buford facts for kids

Damon Jackson Buford (born June 12, 1970) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a center fielder. Damon played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). These teams included the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. He played from 1993 to 2001. Buford batted and threw with his right hand.

Playing Baseball

College Years

Damon Buford played baseball at the University of Southern California. His teammates there included Bret Barberie, Bret Boone, Jay Hemond, and Jeff Cirillo.

In 1989 and 1990, he played collegiate summer baseball. This is when college players play in special leagues during their summer break. Damon played for the Cotuit Kettleers in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Team Changes

Baseball players sometimes move between teams. This is called a trade. Here are some of the times Damon Buford changed teams:

• In 1992, Damon played in the Australian Baseball League. He played for a team called the Perth Heat.
• On July 28, 1995, the Baltimore Orioles traded him to the New York Mets. Another player, Alex Ochoa, also went to the Mets.
• On January 25, 1996, the Mets traded Damon to the Texas Rangers.
• On November 6, 1997, the Rangers traded him to the Boston Red Sox. Jim Leyritz also went to the Red Sox in this trade.
• On December 12, 1999, the Red Sox traded Damon to the Chicago Cubs.

About Damon's Life

Damon Buford was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in Los Angeles, California. He went to Birmingham High School.

Damon's father, Don Buford, was also a baseball player. He played for the USC Trojans and in MLB, just like Damon. Later, his father worked as a hitting coach for a summer baseball team.

See also

• List of second-generation Major League Baseball players