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American baseball player (born 1987)
Baseball player
Brandon J. Laird (born September 11, 1987), nicknamed "Sushi Boy ",[2] professional baseball third baseman who plays for the Mumbai Cobras of Baseball United . He has played for the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB), and the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
High school and college career [ edit ]
Laird attended La Quinta High School in Westminster, California .[3] Cleveland Indians in the 27th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft . He did not sign,[4] Cypress College , where he played college baseball for the Cypress Chargers.[5]
Professional career [ edit ]
New York Yankees [ edit ]
The New York Yankees selected Laird in the 27th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft .[6] [7] [8] [7] [9]
Laird was a non-roster invitee to Yankees spring training before the 2010 season.[10] Trenton Thunder of the Class AA Eastern League to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees of the Class AAA International League .[11] Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year of the Eastern League in 2010, following a breakout season.[12] Rule 5 Draft .[13] Baseball America named him the organization's 10th best prospect.[14]
Laird with the New York Yankees in 2011
Laird was promoted to the majors for the first time on July 18, 2011, when Ramiro Peña was placed on the disabled list .[15] Yankee Stadium , Laird made his major league debut, and got his first major league hit and RBI against Oakland Athletics pitcher Craig Breslow on a single to center field. He scored his first run earlier in the game, scoring on a single by Nick Swisher after working a walk off of A's pitcher Joey Devine .[16] [17] designated Laird for assignment on August 27, 2012.[18]
Houston Astros [ edit ]
Laird was claimed by the Houston Astros on September 1, 2012.[19] Oklahoma City RedHawks . The Astros promoted Laird to the big leagues on April 18, 2013, after Brett Wallace was optioned to Oklahoma City. Laird had been hitting .353 in 12 games to earn his promotion.[20] [21] [22] [23]
Washington Nationals [ edit ]
Laird signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals on November 23, 2013.[24] Washington Nationals for a player to be named later .[25] Syracuse Chiefs of the International League, and was named the league's player of the week for the week of June 16‐22[26] [7]
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters [ edit ]
Laird with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2016
In November 2014, Laird signed with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[27] [28] [29]
In May 2016, Laird made international headlines after a home run hit the Kirin sign at the Sapporo Dome , earning him a year's supply of beer and $10,000.[30] Pacific League with 39 home runs. He hit the game-winning home run in Game 4 of the 2016 Japan Series ,[31] grand slam in Game 6. Laird won the Japan Series Most Valuable Player Award .[32]
He played for Mexico during the 2017 World Baseball Classic .[33] [34] [35]
Chiba Lotte Marines [ edit ]
On January 15, 2019, Laird signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of NPB.[36] Chiba Lotte Marines hitter Brandon Laird won the 2022 NPB Home Run Derby [37]
Mumbai Cobras [ edit ]
On October 23, 2023, Laird was selected in the fifth round by the Mumbai Cobras, with the 40th overall pick, of the 2023 Baseball United inaugural draft.[38]
Personal life [ edit ]
Brandon's brother, Gerald , is a catcher who played in the major leagues.[39] Phoenix Suns game. The fight stemmed from accusations that Laird's grandfather had inappropriately touched the wife of Boston Celtics guard Eddie House .[40] 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting at Route 91 Harvest music festival.[41]
References [ edit ]
^ "ニックネーム" . 千葉ロッテマリーンズ オフィシャルサイト 「マリンフェスタ」特設サイト (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019 .
^ YOUNGMAN, RANDY (July 23, 2011). "Perfect debut for La Quinta's Laird" . Retrieved November 1, 2016 .
^ "Cleveland Indians 2005 Draft Results" . Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved November 1, 2016 .
^ Metz, Kevin (May 25, 2007). "Cypress got inspiration from a 4-legged friend" . Retrieved November 1, 2016 .
^ "Former Yankees INF Brandon Laird wins $10,000, year's worth of free beer with home run in Japan" . Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved November 1, 2016 .
^ a b c "Brandon Laird Stats, Fantasy & News" . MiLB.com . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "2007 GCL Yankees Statistics" . Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "2009 Tampa Yankees Statistics" . Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ Star-Ledger, Marc Carig/The (February 17, 2010). "After offseason legal trouble, NY Yankees prospect lands spring training invite" . nj . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ Nalbone, John. "Thunder lose; Franklin ejected; Laird promoted" . Nj.com. Retrieved July 23, 2011 .
^ "Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Blog » Laird named Eastern League MVP, ROY" . Blogs.thetimes-tribune.com. September 2, 2010. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2011 .
^ "Yankees add three to 40-man roster | The Lohud Yankees Blog" . November 23, 2010. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ Manuel, John (November 10, 2010). "New York Yankees Top 10 Prospects 2011" . College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "Hurt corner: Pena to DL thins options at third | yankees.com: News" . July 22, 2011. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "Yankees 17-7 Athletics (Jul 22, 2011) Game Recap" . ESPN . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "Gillespie Earns Rawlings Minor League Gold Glove Award" . OurSports Central . September 29, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ Stephenson, Colin (August 28, 2012). "Yankees' acquisition of Steve Pearce proves timely with injury to Mark Teixeira" . The Star Ledger . NJ.com. Retrieved December 27, 2014 .
^ "Astros claim Laird from Yankees | astros.com" . December 27, 2014. Archived from the original on December 27, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "Astros option infielder Wallace to Triple-A" . April 18, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2013 .
^ McTaggert, Brian (October 2, 2013). "Astros add Singleton to 40-man roster" . MLB.com . Archived from the original on December 27, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014 .
^ de Jesus Ortiz, Jose (October 2, 2013). "Astros continue staff shakeup by making Tremley bench coach" . Houston Chronicle . Retrieved December 27, 2014 .
^ "Brandon Laird Statistics and History | Baseball-Reference.com" . Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved November 1, 2016 .
^ Kaegel, Dick (November 23, 2013). "Infielder Laird among five signed to Minor League deals" . MLB.com . Archived from the original on December 22, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014 .
^ Baer, Bill (March 16, 2014). "Nationals acquire infielder Brandon Laird from the Royals" .
^ "Syracuse Chiefs' sizzling Brandon Laird named IL batter of the week" . June 23, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2016 .
^ Rotowire (December 9, 2014). "Brandon Laird signed a contract to play in Japan in 2015 for the Nippon Ham Fighters, the New York Post reports" . theScore.com . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "【レアード寿司】陽岱鋼も寿司を握ってHR を祝福！@札幌ドーム 2015.08.07 ファイターズの攻撃中の相手チームの投手交代時に流れるビーマニ風～レアードの打席前にビジョンに流れ" . YouTube Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
^ "ONE World Sports :: Brandon Laird powers Nippon Ham Fighters" . Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016 .
^ Mustard, Extra (May 10, 2016). "Baseball player wins year's supply of beer" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ Coskrey, Jason (October 27, 2016). "Laird sends Fighters past Carp to tie Japan Series" . The Japan Times . Retrieved October 27, 2016 .
^ "Former Yankee Laird leads Nippon Ham to Japan Series title" . USA Today . Retrieved October 29, 2016 .
^ "Fighters' Laird in line to play for Mexico during WBC" . The Japan Times . December 7, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ Lara-Cinisomo, Vince (February 8, 2017). "2017 Mexico World Baseball Classic Roster" . College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "レアード内野手、日本ハム退団へ" . Yahoo.co.jp (in Japanese). December 20, 2018. Archived from the original on December 21, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018 .
^ "ブランドン・レアード選手 獲得について" . 千葉ロッテマリーンズ オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2019 .
^ "Yuki Yanagita lifts Pacific League with home run in All-Star series finale" . July 28, 2022.
^ Ramasubramanian, Deepa (October 28, 2023). "Mumbai Cobras' inaugural draft picks for Baseball United" . thebridge.in . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "Fighters' Brandon Laird still getting kick of out fans' excitement" . May 2, 2018.
^ Schmehl, James (January 29, 2010). "Police report says incident involving NBA player's wife led to Tigers catcher Gerald Laird's arrest on Dec. 30" . mlive . Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
^ "Fighters' Brandon Laird returning to U.S. after relative killed in Las Vegas shooting" . The Japan Times . October 3, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2023 .
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