Brandon Moss
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| Brandon Moss | |
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| Boston Red Sox – No. 44 | |
| Outfielder | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| August 6, 2007, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Career statistics (through 2007) | |
| Batting average | .280 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Brandon Douglas Moss (born September 16, 1983 in Monroe, Georgia) is an American professional baseball player.
Professional career
He was drafted in the 8th round of the 2002 draft by the Boston Red Sox, out of Loganville High School in Loganville, Georgia. He was an 18 year old infielder when drafted, and was transitioned into an outfielder.
Moss has seen time up the ladder of minor league A ball, starting with the Gulf Coast Red Sox, then the Lowell Spinners, Augusta GreenJackets, and Sarasota Sox. He spent two years with the AA Portland Sea Dogs in 2005 and 2006 and now plays for the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox.
On August 6, 2007, he was called up to Boston to replace Eric Hinske when the latter was placed on bereavement leave.[1] In his debut, he struck out against star closer Francisco Rodriguez with the tying run on base to end the game. He got his first major league hit against Scot Shields of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He also scored his first run in the same game, on a wild pitch, by pitcher Scot Shields. He was optioned back to AAA Pawtucket on August 10, 2007 to make room for Eric Hinske who was returning from bereavement leave.[2]
On September 1, 2007, Moss was recalled to Boston when Major League rosters expand to 40 players.[3]
Moss' first major league RBI came on September 26th against the Oakland A's.
On March 25, 2008, Moss was a last minute starter in right field on opening day of the 2008 season after J.D. Drew was scratched from the line-up with lower back tightness.[4] During this game he hit his first 18 major league home runs all in the 9th inning.
Awards and recognition
- 2004 SoxProspects.com Player of the Year
- 2004 Augusta GreenJackets Player of the Year
- 2004 South Atlantic League MVP
- 2004 SAL Post-Season All-Star
- Florida State League Player of the Week (8.22.04)
- 2004 Red Sox Minor League Player of the Month (July)
- South Atlantic League Player of the Month (July 2004)
- 2004 South Atlantic League All Star
- 2004 South Atlantic League All Star Game MVP
- 2004 Red Sox Minor League Player of the Month (May)
- 2004 Baseball America Low-A Midseason All-Star
References
- ^ "Red Sox activate Schilling from DL for start in Anaheim". CBS SportsLine.com. 2007-08-06. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
- ^ Bill Ballou (2007-08-11). "Sore shoulder can't stop Ortiz: Slugger ready to swing after BP". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
- ^ Mike Petraglia (2007-09-01). "Buchholz to make second career start". MLB.com. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
- ^ Amalie Benjamin (2008-03-25). "Drew out, lower back tightness". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
- Baseball Reference minor league statistics
- Baseball Prospectus PECOTA card
- SoxProspects Biography