Brandon Boggs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brandon Boggs |
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Boggs with the Milwaukee Brewers
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| Left fielder | |||
| Born: January 9, 1983 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| April 29, 2008, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| May 24, 2011, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
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| Batting average | .209 | ||
| Home runs | 10 | ||
| Runs batted in | 43 | ||
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Brandon Kyle Boggs (born January 9, 1983) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) left fielder who played for the Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers from 2008 to 2011. Currently, he is the head coach of the Alpharetta Aviators in the Sunbelt Baseball League.
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College
Boggs attended Georgia Tech, where he majored in Science, Technology, and Culture. In 2002 and 2003, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Professional career
Texas Rangers
Boggs was selected in the 4th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft by the Texas Rangers.
Milwaukee Brewers
On November 23, 2010, Boggs signed a major league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Near the conclusion of spring training 2011, the Brewers sent him outright to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. The Brewers purchased his contract on April 22. On May 26, he was outrighted to the minor leagues. Boggs declared for free agency on October 17.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Boggs to a minor league contract on November 22, 2011. In November 2012, Boggs became a free agent.
Minnesota Twins
In 2013, Boggs played for Rochester, the Twins AAA affiliate. He appeared in 21 games before being released.
Atlanta Braves
Boggs signed a minor league deal with the Braves during the 2013 season. Boggs re-signed to a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves on May 16, 2014.
Bridgeport Bluefish
On April 3, 2014, Boggs signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 18 games he hit .324/.390/.427 with 1 home run, 7 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.
York Revolution
On March 27, 2015, Boggs signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2015 season. In 123 games he hit .264/.371/.400 with 12 home runs, 47 RBIs and 10 stolen bases.
