Brian Stephen Giles is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.
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21 Facts About Brian Giles
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Brian Giles's younger brother, Marcus Giles, is a former Major League infielder who was most notable for playing with the Atlanta Braves organization.
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Brian Giles was born in El Cajon, California, and attended Granite Hills High School.
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Brian Giles was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 17th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball draft.
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In 1997, Brian Giles established himself as a major league regular, playing 130 games for the Indians and 112 games in 1998.
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In 1999 with the Pirates, Brian Giles emerged as a power-hitting outfielder who hit for average and showed plate discipline.
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Brian Giles began a streak of hitting at least 35 home runs for four straight seasons, during which he batted no lower than.
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Brian Giles led the 2000 club in doubles, triples, home runs, RBIs and walks.
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Brian Giles was named to the All-Star team for the first time in his career.
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Brian Giles finished ninth in voting among National League outfielders.
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In 2001 Brian Giles established career highs in games played, at bats, runs and hits.
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Brian Giles tied career highs in doubles, triples and stolen bases.
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Brian Giles tied Dave Parker's club record for most total bases, 340, by a left-handed hitter.
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Brian Giles was selected to play in the All-Star Game for the second consecutive year.
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In 2002, Brian Giles drew a career-high 135 walks, ranking him second in the National League behind San Francisco's Barry Bonds, who led with 198.
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Brian Giles established the club record for most base on balls in a season by a left-handed batter.
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Brian Giles continued to be a patient and reliable hitter in San Diego, leading the majors with 119 walks in 2005.
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On February 7,2010, Brian Giles signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and received an invitation to spring training.
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Brian Giles was sued by his former girlfriend for more than $10 million.
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Brian Giles alleged Giles began abusing her in 2002, and battered her while she was pregnant with Giles' child, and caused her to have a miscarriage.
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Brian Giles dropped the allegations that Giles caused the miscarriage before the trial began.
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