Brennan Boesch
Baseball player for the Detroit Tigers
Born
April 12th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2010. Played primarily for the Detroit Tigers and spent time with the New York Yankees. Achieved a noteworthy rookie season, contributing to the team's offensive lineup. Involved in various minor league teams before establishing a position in the major leagues. Continued to play professionally in the minor leagues after initial MLB career. Retired from professional baseball.
Played for the Detroit Tigers from 2010 to 2013
Had a rookie season batting average of .256
Participated in MLB All-Star Futures Game
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