Rod Gilbreath

Rod Gilbreath
Second base, Third base
Born: September 24, 1952 (1952-09-24) (age 59)
Laurel, Mississippi
Batted: Right Threw: Right 
MLB debut
June 17, 1972 for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1978 for the Atlanta Braves
Career statistics
Batting Average     .248
Runs Batted In     125
Homeruns     14
Teams

Rodney Joe Gilbreath (born September 24, 1954 in Laurel, Mississippi) was a Major League Baseball second baseman from 1972 to 1978 for the Atlanta Braves.[1]

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Early life

Rod Gilbreath attended Watkins High School in Laurel, Mississippi. After high school he enrolled in Jones County Junior College.

Professional career

Gilbreath was selected in the 3rd round (69th overall) of the 1970 Major League Baseball Draft. He proceeded to enter the major leagues in 1972, Rod was only 19 years old.

In 1976 Rod led the National League with 20 sacrifice hits.[2]

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References

  1. ^ "Rod Gilbreath Baseball Stats". Baseball Almanac. http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=gilbrro01. Retrieved 31 July 2011. 
  2. ^ "Rod Gilbreath Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gilbrro01.shtml. Retrieved 31 July 2011.