Michael Brantley was named to four consecutive All-Star team between 2017 and 2021, and has finished in the top ten in batting average in the AL six times.
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19 Facts About Michael Brantley
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Michael Brantley has appeared in two World Series, both as a member of the Astros.
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Michael Brantley's father, Mickey Brantley, played in Major League Baseball, and was a member of the Seattle Mariners at the time Michael was born.
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Michael Brantley attended Fort Pierce Central High School in Fort Pierce, Florida, where he played for the baseball and golf teams.
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Michael Brantley hit seven home runs, recorded 46 RBIs, and stole 13 bases.
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In 2012, Michael Brantley shifted to center field to replace the injured Grady Sizemore.
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Michael Brantley has a patient approach to the plate that is followed by a short, compact swing.
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Michael Brantley was eligible for salary arbitration before the 2014 season.
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Michael Brantley was selected to appear in the 2014 MLB All-Star Game after hitting.
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Michael Brantley was named a finalist for the 2014 American League Most Valuable Player Award and finished in third place in the balloting, behind winner Mike Trout and Victor Martinez.
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On December 17,2018, Michael Brantley signed a two-year, $32 million contract with the Houston Astros.
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Michael Brantley was the last out of the 2019 World Series, striking out swinging against Washington Nationals pitcher Daniel Hudson in Game 7.
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Michael Brantley was the DH in 26 games, and played left field in 19 games.
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On January 25,2021, Michael Brantley re-signed with the Astros on a two-year, $32 million contract, similar to the contract he signed on December 17,2018.
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Michael Brantley finished runner-up to teammate Yuli Gurriel for the AL batting title, marking the sixth time in his career he had finished in the top 10 in the AL in batting.
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Michael Brantley hit safely in all four games of the Division Series games versus the Chicago White Sox to extend a hitting streak to fifteen straight postseason games.
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Michael Brantley hit a grand slam on June 17 versus the White Sox, highlighting a ten-run sixth inning, which accounted for Houston's largest output in one frame since May 29,2017.
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Michael Brantley had been the only American League player to bat at least.
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Michael Brantley's cousin, Justin, is a minor league pitcher who used to be in the Indians' organization, but has since been released.
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