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Maxwell with the San Francisco Giants
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: November 6, 1983 Olney, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: September 5, 2007, for the Washington Nationals | |||
| KBO: July 19, 2016, for the Lotte Giants | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: August 31, 2015, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
| KBO: August 17, 2016, for the Lotte Giants | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .220 | ||
| Home runs | 41 | ||
| Runs batted in | 133 | ||
| KBO statistics | |||
| Batting average | .288 | ||
| Home runs | 4 | ||
| Runs batted in | 16 | ||
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Justin Adam Maxwell, born on November 6, 1983, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. These teams included the Washington Nationals, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, and San Francisco Giants. He also played in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants in South Korea.
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About Justin Maxwell
Early Life and College
Justin Maxwell's father was a dentist in the US Navy. He even worked as the "presidential dentist" for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Justin's mother was also a Navy officer. He grew up in Maryland and South Carolina. He also lived in Japan for four years when his father was stationed there.
After high school, Justin was picked by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2001 MLB Draft. But he decided to go to college instead. He attended the University of Maryland. While in college, he played collegiate summer baseball. He was drafted again in 2004 and 2005. In 2005, he signed with the Washington Nationals.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Washington Nationals
In 2007, Justin played for two minor league teams. He hit well, with 27 home runs and 35 stolen bases. After the minor league season, the Nationals called him up to the major leagues. On September 5, 2007, he played his first MLB game. Six days later, he hit his first career grand slam. A grand slam is a home run hit when all three bases are loaded with runners.
In 2008, Justin missed most of the season. He fractured his wrist while trying to catch a ball. He spent most of 2009 in the minor leagues. But he was called up to the Nationals later that year. On September 30, 2009, he hit a "walk-off" grand slam. This means his home run won the game for his team in the last inning.
Justin continued to play for the Nationals and their minor league team in 2010. He hit another grand slam that year. After the 2010 season, he had Tommy John surgery. This is a type of surgery often done on athletes' elbows.
New York Yankees
In 2011, the Nationals traded Justin to the New York Yankees. He started the season with their Triple-A team. But his season ended early because of a shoulder injury. The Yankees later released him in 2012.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros picked up Justin in April 2012. He had a good year, leading the team with 18 home runs. He also had 53 RBIs.
Kansas City Royals
Justin was traded to the Kansas City Royals in July 2013. He hit another walk-off grand slam in September 2013. He played for the Royals until 2014.
San Francisco Giants
In 2015, Justin joined the San Francisco Giants. He played well during spring training and earned a spot on the team. He was with the Giants for part of the 2015 season.
Other Teams and Broadcasting
After the Giants, Justin signed minor league deals with the Miami Marlins and Boston Red Sox in 2016. Later in 2016, he signed with the Lotte Giants in South Korea.
After his playing career, Justin became a baseball broadcaster. He started working as an analyst for the Nats Xtra shows in 2019. These shows are about the Washington Nationals games. He has continued to work as a substitute analyst.
Life After Baseball
Justin Maxwell is married and has three children.
In 2019, Justin went back to school. He enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He graduated in 2022 as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. As of 2025, he runs his own dental practice. It is called Major League Smiles and is located in Ellicott City, Maryland.
See also
- Houston Astros award winners and league leaders
