17 Facts About Brent Lillibridge

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Brent Stuart Lillibridge was born on September 18,1983 and is an American former professional baseball utility player.

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Brent Lillibridge played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees.

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Brent Lillibridge was known for his versatile playing skills and defensive prowess in the outfield.

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4.

Brent Lillibridge began the 2008 season in Triple-A for the Richmond Braves.

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5.

Brent Lillibridge made his major league debut on that same day against the New York Mets and had four at bats and struck out three times.

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6.

Brent Lillibridge doubled for his first major league hit on June 25,2008 at Toronto.

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7.

On July 12,2008 in a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Brent Lillibridge hit his first major league home run against relief pitcher Joe Thatcher.

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8.

Brent Lillibridge garnered media coverage after he made two back-to-back, game-saving and game-ending defensive catches while playing right field on April 26,2011.

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9.

On June 24,2012, Brent Lillibridge was traded to the Boston Red Sox with Zach Stewart for Kevin Youkilis and cash.

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10.

On November 20,2012, Brent Lillibridge was assigned outright to the Indians Triple-A affiliate Columbus Clippers.

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11.

On January 10,2013, Brent Lillibridge signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.

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12.

On June 21,2013, Brent Lillibridge was traded to the New York Yankees for cash considerations.

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13.

Brent Lillibridge signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on December 12,2013.

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14.

Brent Lillibridge was assigned to the minor league camp on March 22,2014 failing to make the Rangers' opening day roster.

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15.

Brent Lillibridge became a free agent after the 2014 season and had chosen to retire by the start of the 2015 season.

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16.

Brent Lillibridge is married to Stephanie, with whom he has three children.

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17.

Brent Lillibridge is a Christian, and his invitation to baseball player Steven Souza to attend church with him led to Souza becoming baptized.

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