Brandon Barnes (baseball)

Brandon Barnes

Barnes with the Houston Astros
Colorado Rockies – No. 1
Outfielder
Born: May 15, 1986
Orange, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 7, 2012 for the Houston Astros
Career statistics
(through 2014 season)
Batting average .242
Home runs 17
Runs batted in 75
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Hit for the cycle on July 20, 2013

Brandon Barnes (born May 15, 1986) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Houston Astros.

Career

Houston Astros

Soon after graduating from Katella High School in Anaheim, CA, Barnes entered the Minor Leagues. He was called up to the majors for the first time on August 7, 2012.[1] On May 27, 2013, Barnes hit the Astros first walk off hit of the season. He hit a ground rule double to deep right field, scoring Ronny Cedeno, as the Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 3 to 2.[2] On July 19, 2013, Barnes hit for the cycle. He also has an inside the park home run.

Colorado Rockies

On December 3, 2013, Barnes was traded to the Colorado Rockies with pitcher Jordan Lyles for outfielder Dexter Fowler and a player to be named later.[3]

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