Brandon Moss

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Brandon Douglas Moss (born September 16, 1983 in Loganville, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball right fielder, who is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

Professional career

Moss was drafted in the 8th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft by the Boston Red Sox, out of Loganville High School in Loganville, Georgia. He was a 18 year old infielder and pitcher when drafted, but transitioned into an outfield role.

Moss climbed up ladder of minor league ball, starting with the Gulf Coast Red Sox. He then played for the Lowell Spinners, Augusta GreenJackets, and Sarasota Reds. He spent two years with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs in and and played for the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.

2007

On August 6, he was called up to Boston to replace Eric Hinske when Hinske was placed on the bereavement leave. In his debut, he recorded his first major league hit against Scot Shields of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He then scored his first run on a wild pitch by Shields. Later in the game, with the tying run on base, he struck out against all-star closer Francisco Rodriguez to end the game. He...
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