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Encyclopedia > Brandon Moss
Brandon Moss
Boston Red Sox — No. 44
Outfielder
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Major League Baseball debut
August 62007 for the Boston Red Sox
Selected MLB statistics
(through August 9, 2007)
AVG     .143
HR     0
RBI     0
Teams


Brandon Moss (born September 16, 1983 in Monroe, Georgia) is an American professional baseball player. 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. Austin Kearns, an outfielder, catches a fly ball. ... is the 218th day of the year (219th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... Mark McGwire swinging for the fences. ... RBI is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, including Reserve Bank of India Run batted in, in baseball Radio Berlin International This page concerning a three-letter acronym or abbreviation is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Monroe is a city located in Walton County, Georgia. ... This article is about the sport. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Loganville High School is located in Walton County, Georgia. ... An infielder is a baseball player who plays on the infield, the dirt portion of a baseball diamond between first base and third base. ... Austin Kearns, an outfielder, catches a fly ball. ...


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. In his debut, he struck out against star closer Franciso Rodriguez with the tying run on base to end the game. He got his first major league hit against Scot Shields of the California Angels. 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. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Minor League Baseball. ... The Gulf Coast Red Sox are the R minor league affiliate of the Boston Redsox. ... League New York-Penn League Division Stedler Division Year founded 1996 Major League affiliation Boston Red Sox Home ballpark Edward A. LeLacheur Park Previous home ballparks Alumni Field City Lowell, Massachusetts Current uniform colors red, navy blue Previous uniform colors Logo design A thread-wrapped a baseball bat spinning inside... The Augusta GreenJackets are a minor league baseball team that plays in Augusta, Georgia as a Class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. ... Class-Level AA Minor League affiliations Eastern League Northern Division Major League affiliation Boston Red Sox Florida Marlins Name Portland Sea Dogs (1994-present) Ballpark Hadlock Field Minor League titles League titles Division titles 1995, 1996, 1997, 2005 Owner(s)/Operated By: Dan Burke Manager: Arnie Beyeler General Manager: The... Class-Level Triple-A (1973-Present) Double-A (1970-1972) Minor League affiliations International League North Division Eastern League (1970-1972) Major League affiliation Boston Red Sox (1970-Present) Current uniform Name Pawtucket Red Sox (1970-Present) Ballpark McCoy Stadium (1970-Present) Minor League titles League titles 1973, 1984 Division... Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977 in Menasha, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. ... Francisco José Rodríguez (born January 7, 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela), nicknamed K-Rod, is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher who plays for the Anaheim Angels. ... Scot Shields has been one of the best setup men in baseball over the last five years and an integral part of the most successful stretch in Angels franchise history. ... For the Pacific Coast League franchise see: Los Angeles Angels (PCL). ... In baseball, a wild pitch (WP) is charged to a pitcher when a pitch is too high, too low, or too wide of home plate for the catcher to field capably, thereby allowing one or more runners to advance or to score. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Class-Level Triple-A (1973-Present) Double-A (1970-1972) Minor League affiliations International League North Division Eastern League (1970-1972) Major League affiliation Boston Red Sox (1970-Present) Current uniform Name Pawtucket Red Sox (1970-Present) Ballpark McCoy Stadium (1970-Present) Minor League titles League titles 1973, 1984 Division... Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977 in Menasha, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. ...


On September 1, 2007, Moss was recalled to Boston when Major League rosters expand to 40 players. [1] is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... These are the 40-man rosters of teams in Major League Baseball. ...


Personal stats

  • Height: 6-0
  • Weight: 180
  • Bats: Left
  • Throws: Right
  • Drafted: 8th Round, 2002
  • How Acquired: Draft
  • High School: Loganville High School
  • ETA: 2007

Timeline

  • 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

External links

  • Baseball Prospectus PECOTA card

  Results from FactBites:
 
Brandon Moss : USAToday.com - Brandon Moss Biography from USAToday.com (362 words)
Moss has three hits in three of the last four games and is hitting.299/.400/.542 on the season.
ET Brandon Moss went 4-for-5 with a triple, a double and three RBI Saturday for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Moss hit.308 with a homer and six walks in 26 at-bats for the Red Sox this spring.
Brandon Moss : USAToday.com - Brandon Moss Biography from USAToday.com (362 words)
Brandon Moss : USAToday.com - Brandon Moss Biography from USAToday.com
ET Brandon Moss hit his 11th homer and doubled twice Friday for Triple-A Pawtucket.
ET Brandon Moss went 3-for-5 with a homer and five RBI for the Aguilas of the Domincian Winter League on Friday.
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