Brandon Drury
Baseball player, Arizona Diamondbacks
Born
August 21st, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a utility infielder and outfielder. Made debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015. Also played for teams such as the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Cincinnati Reds. Achieved a notable season with the Diamondbacks, hitting 16 home runs in 2016. Contributed to various teams with versatility in positions and offensive skills.
Debuted with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015
Hit 16 home runs during the 2016 season
Played for the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees
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