Keon Broxton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Keon Broxton
Broxton with the Baltimore Orioles in 2019
Outfielder
Born: (1990-05-07) May 7, 1990 (age 35) Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
September 21, 2015, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last appearance
September 28, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
Batting average	.209
Home runs	39
Runs batted in	95
Stolen bases	60
Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (2015) Milwaukee Brewers (2016–2018) New York Mets (2019) Baltimore Orioles (2019) Seattle Mariners (2019)

Keon Darell Broxton, born on May 7, 1990, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He was an outfielder, which is a player who fields balls hit into the outfield. Keon played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB), including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, and Seattle Mariners.

Keon Broxton's Baseball Journey

Keon Broxton went to Lakeland Senior High School in Florida. The Philadelphia Phillies picked him in the 29th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. However, he decided not to sign with them. Instead, he chose to attend Santa Fe Community College in Florida. There, he played college baseball and even appeared in the JUCO World Series.

Starting with the Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted Keon in the third round of the 2009 MLB draft. He was the 95th player chosen overall. For a few years, he played for different minor league teams. These included the Missoula Osprey, the South Bend Silver Hawks, and the Visalia Rawhide.

In 2012, the Diamondbacks sent him to the Reno Aces, a Triple-A team, for the Triple-A National Championship Game. Keon hit a home run in that game, helping the Aces win the championship.

Broxton with the Reno Aces in 2012

The Diamondbacks added Keon to their 40-man roster in November 2012. This was to protect him from being picked by another team in the Rule 5 draft. In 2013, Keon played for the Mobile BayBears, a Double-A team. He played in 101 games, hitting .231 with eight home runs and 41 RBI. Later that year, he was sent back to the Triple-A Reno Aces.

Time with the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates got Keon Broxton from the Diamondbacks in March 2014. He played for the Altoona Curve, a Double-A team, in 2014. During that season, he was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians, a Triple-A team.

The Pirates called Keon up to the major leagues on September 20, 2015. He was mostly used as a pinch runner. He had one stolen base and scored three runs.

Playing for the Milwaukee Brewers

Broxton with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018

On December 17, 2015, the Pirates traded Keon to the Milwaukee Brewers. He was one of nine players trying to become the Brewers' main center fielder for the 2016 season. Keon won the spot and started on Opening Day. On August 21, 2016, he hit two home runs in one game against the Seattle Mariners.

Keon started the 2017 season as the Brewers' starting center fielder again. In July, he was sent down to Triple-A. At that point, he was hitting .218 with 14 home runs and 17 stolen bases. He was also striking out a lot. Keon was called back up in August. He finished the season with a "20-20" performance, meaning he had 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases.

In 2018, Keon started the season in the Brewers' minor league system. This was because the Brewers had signed another great center fielder, Lorenzo Cain. When Cain got injured in June, Keon was called back up to the major league team. He played strong defense, making two amazing catches that stopped home runs. He also had his third game with multiple home runs against the Cincinnati Reds.

Moving to the New York Mets

Broxton with the Mets during spring training in 2019

On January 5, 2019, the Brewers traded Keon to the New York Mets. He had a short time with the team, hitting only .143. He was then moved off the main roster in May 2019.

Time with the Baltimore Orioles

The Mets traded Keon to the Baltimore Orioles on May 22, 2019. In his very first plate appearance for the Orioles on May 24, he hit a two-run home run. Keon's time with the Orioles lasted about two months. He was moved off the main roster in July because he was striking out often.

Playing for the Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners picked up Keon on July 27, 2019. In August, he was suspended for two games and fined. This was for throwing his batting glove at an umpire during an argument in a previous game.

Return to the Milwaukee Brewers

On December 8, 2019, Keon signed a minor league contract to return to the Milwaukee Brewers. He did not play in 2020 because the minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He became a free agent in November 2020.

With the Minnesota Twins

Keon signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins in February 2021. He played 73 games with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. He hit .186 with 9 home runs and 26 RBI's. The Twins released him in August 2021.

Third Time with the Milwaukee Brewers

On August 31, 2021, Keon signed another minor league deal to return to the Milwaukee Brewers. He played for their Rookie team and later for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. He played 15 games but struggled with his hitting. He became a free agent again in November.

Playing in Mexico and Independent League

In January 2022, Keon signed with the Acereros de Monclova in the Mexican League. He played 73 games, hitting very well with 20 home runs and 48 RBI.

On May 8, 2023, Keon signed with the Kansas City Monarchs in the American Association of Professional Baseball, an independent league. He played 35 games, hitting 6 home runs and stealing 17 bases.

He returned to the Acereros de Monclova in the Mexican League on June 24, 2023. He played 14 games before being released in July.

Coaching Career

On May 6, 2024, Keon Broxton was announced as an assistant coach for the Canes Tampa baseball club.

Personal Life and Achievements

On July 25, 2025, Keon won the Milwaukee Brewers Alumni Home Run Derby.