Brandon Claussen

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Brandon Allen Falker Claussen (born May 1, 1979 in Rapid City, South Dakota) is a major league starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. He bats right-handed and throws left-handed.

In 1997, Claussen graduated from Goddard High School in Roswell, New Mexico. One year later, he was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 34th round of the 1998 MLB amateur draft. In 1999, he graduated from Howard Junior College in Big Spring, Texas. He played in the Yankees' minor league system until June 28, 2003, when he made his major league debut, as he was brought up to the major league level for a brief stint. On July 31, 2003, he was traded to Cincinnati Reds with Charlie Manning and cash for Aaron Boone.

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