Brian Myrow
| Brian Myrow | |
|---|---|
 Myrow with the San Diego Padres in 2008 | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: September 4, 1976 Fort Worth, Texas | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 6, 2005, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| Last appearance | |
| August 21, 2008, for the San Diego Padres | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .157 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 4 |
| Teams | |
Brian Shawn Myrow (born September 4, 1976) is former American baseball player.
Early and personal life[]
Myrow was born on September 4, 1976, in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Louisiana Tech University.[1] He is married and has two sons.
Professional career[]
Winnipeg Goldeyes[]
Myrow's professional career started with the independent Winnipeg Goldeyes in 1999. After spending part of three seasons in Winnipeg, he first played affiliated baseball in 2001 in the New York Yankees organization.
New York Yankees[]
The New York Yankees purchased Myrow in June 2001. It was the first time he played affiliated baseball. On May 15, 2004, the Yankees traded Myrow to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tanyon Sturtze.
Los Angeles Dodgers[]
On May 15, 2004, the Yankees traded Myrow to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tanyon Sturtze. Myrow made his Major League Baseball debut with the Dodgers on September 6, 2005.
Korea Baseball Organization[]
In 2006, Myrow joined the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization.
Boston Red Sox[]
In August 2006, Myrow signed with the Boston Red Sox organization.
San Diego Padres[]
Myrow signed as a minor league free agent with the San Diego Padres in November 2006. Myrow hit his first career home run on July 8, 2008, off Logan Kensing against the Florida Marlins at Petco Park. He became a free agent at the end of the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[2]
Chicago White Sox[]
He became a free agent at the end of the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[2] On June 23, 2009, Myrow was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.
Pittsburgh Pirates[]
On June 23, 2009, Myrow was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.
Back to Independent Baseball[]
In 2011, he returned to the Winnipeg Goldeyes, to play for the organization that launched his professional career. He started 2012 with the Grand Prairie AirHogs. He remained with the AirHogs in 2013 before retiring to become their hitting coach.
References[]
- ^ 2009 Bulldog Baseball Media Guide Archived 2011-07-13 at the Wayback Machine latechsports.com, accessed August 25, 2010
- ^ a b "White Sox invite 18 to camp". iht.com. Associated Press. 2009-01-12. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1976 births
- Living people
- American expatriate baseball players in Canada
- American expatriate baseball players in South Korea
- Baseball players from Texas
- Charlotte Knights players
- Columbus Clippers players
- Grand Prairie AirHogs players
- Indianapolis Indians players
- KBO League outfielders
- Las Vegas 51s players
- Los Angeles Dodgers players
- Lotte Giants players
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs baseball players
- Major League Baseball first basemen
- Norwich Navigators players
- People from Fort Worth, Texas
- Portland Beavers players
- Portland Sea Dogs players
- San Diego Padres players
- Tampa Yankees players
- Trenton Thunder players
- Winnipeg Goldeyes players