Brian Myrow Explained

Brian Myrow
Position:First baseman
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Birth Date:4 September 1976
Birth Place:Fort Worth, Texas
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 6
Debutyear:2005
Debutteam:Los Angeles Dodgers
Finaldate:August 21
Finalyear:2008
Finalteam:San Diego Padres
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.157
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:1
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:4
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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 . After spending part of three seasons in Winnipeg, he first played affiliated baseball in in the New York Yankees organization.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees purchased Myrow in June . It was the first time he played affiliated baseball. On May 15,, the Yankees traded Myrow to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tanyon Sturtze.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On May 15,, 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, .

Korea Baseball Organization

In 2006, Myrow joined the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization.

Boston Red Sox

In August, Myrow signed with the Boston Red Sox organization.

San 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,, 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,, Myrow was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On June 23,, 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.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.latechsports.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/latc/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/BB44-53#00 2009 Bulldog Baseball Media Guide
  2. Web site: White Sox invite 18 to camp . 2009-01-12 . Associated Press . 2009-01-12 . iht.com.