Brian Bixler

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Brian Bixler
Bixler with the Houston Astros in 2012
Shortstop / Outfielder
Born: (1982-10-22) October 22, 1982 (age 41)
Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 6, 2008, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 28, 2012, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
Batting average.189
Home runs2
Runs batted in14
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing the  United States
Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2007 Tianmu Team

Brian Joseph Bixler (born October 22, 1982) is an American former professional baseball shortstop and outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals and Houston Astros as well as for the United States national baseball team.

College career

Bixler attended college at

Delaware Cows, as well as for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2003.[1][2]

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

Bixler was Pittsburgh's second-round pick in the

Cleveland Indians for Jesus Brito.[4]

Cleveland Indians

On January 18, 2010, the Indians acquired Bixler from the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jesus Brito.[4] He was designated for assignment by the Indians on March 17, 2010 to make room on the 40-man roster for Anderson Hernández, and was subsequently sent outright to the minors. While in the Indians' organization, he played 64 games for the AAA Columbus Clippers. On July 11, 2010, he was traded back to Pittsburgh.[5]

Return to the Pirates

On July 11, 2010, the Pirates re-acquired Bixler.[5] He played in 11 games for the AAA Indianapolis. On August 7, 2010 the Pirates sold Bixler to the Washington Nationals.[6]

Washington Nationals

Bixler during his tenure with the Washington Nationals in 2011

On August 7, 2010 the Pirates sold Bixler to the

OPS
.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros claimed Bixler off waivers from the Nationals on November 3, 2011.[9] In October 2012, Bixler elected minor league free agency.[10]

New York Mets

On November 16, 2012, the New York Mets announced that Bixler had been signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring training.[11]

Philadelphia Phillies

Bixler signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on February 4, 2014.[12]

San Diego Padres

Bixler signed a minor league deal with the Padres on April 25, 2014. He became a free agent after the 2014 season.[13]

International career

Brian Bixler was named as one of the 24 players that would be part of Team USA in the

IBAF 2007 Baseball World Cup
. He had a .160 BA with a double and 5 walks in 9 games. The USA won gold in Taiwan.

References

  1. ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "2003 Brewster Whitecaps". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Langosch, Jenifer (2008-04-06). "Bucs place Wilson on the 15-day DL". MLB.com. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
  4. ^ a b Castrovince, Anthony (2010-01-18). "Tribe acquires Bixler from Pirates". MLB.com. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
  5. ^ a b Nicholson-Smith, Ben (July 12, 2010). "Pirates Re-Acquire Brian Bixler".
  6. ^ a b Links, Zach (August 7, 2010). "Nationals Acquire Brian Bixler".
  7. Rotoworld
    .
  8. ^ Bixler called up by Nats, Rotoworld.
  9. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (November 3, 2011). "Astros Claim Brian Bixler".
  10. ^ Axisa, Mike (October 6, 2012). "Minor Moves: 28 Players Elect Free Agency".
  11. ^ "Mets sign Brian Bixler to Minor League deal with Spring training invitation | mets.com: News". Newyork.mets.mlb.com. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
  12. ^ Schuler, Jeff (February 7, 2014). "Phillies sign veteran infielder Brian Bixler to minor league contract". The Morning Call. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  13. ^ "Padres Sign Brian Bixler | Bleacher Report". bleacherreport.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-26.

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