Dewon Brazelton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dewon Brazelton |
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Brazelton pitching for the Portland Beavers in July 2006
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| Born: June 16, 1980 Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| September 13, 2002, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays | |||
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| May 11, 2006, for the San Diego Padres | |||
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| Win–loss record | 8–25 | ||
| Earned run average | 6.38 | ||
| Strikeouts | 145 | ||
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Dewon Cortez Brazelton, born on June 16, 1980, is a former American baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres. His last MLB game was in 2006.
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Early Life and Baseball Dreams
Dewon grew up in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He went to Tullahoma High School. Even in high school, he faced challenges. He had knee surgery in 1995. Then, in 1996, he had Tommy John surgery. This is a major surgery for pitchers.
After high school, Dewon played college baseball. He played for Middle Tennessee State University. In 1999, he played summer baseball. He joined the Harwich Mariners in the Cape Cod Baseball League. This league is famous for future pro players.
Starting His Pro Career
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays chose Dewon in the 2001 MLB draft. He was the third player picked overall. This was a very high honor! He made his MLB debut on September 13, 2002.
In 2004, Dewon received the Tony Conigliaro Award. This award goes to a player who overcomes challenges. It celebrates their spirit and determination.
Moving to the Padres
In 2005, the Devil Rays traded Dewon. He went to the San Diego Padres. He was traded for another player, Sean Burroughs.
In 2006, Dewon looked strong in spring training. He had a great ERA of 1.77. This helped him earn a spot as a starting pitcher. He was behind top pitchers like Jake Peavy.
However, his first two starts were tough. He struggled and gave up many runs. Because of this, he moved to the bullpen. He became a relief pitcher. He pitched well for a while in this new role. But in May, he had another difficult game. After that, the Padres sent him to their minor league team. He has not pitched in the major leagues since.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
After leaving the Padres, Dewon kept playing baseball. He signed with the Kansas City Royals in 2006. He played for their minor league team. But he was released in 2007.
Later in 2007, he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for their Double-A team. After that season, he became a free agent. The St. Louis Cardinals signed him. But he was released during spring training in 2008.
In 2009, Dewon joined the Camden Riversharks. This team was part of an independent league. In 2010, he played for the Kansas City T-Bones. They were in the Northern League. He played only two games there before becoming a free agent again.
