Peter Bourjos attended Desert Mountain High School for his freshman year and later transferred to Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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21 Facts About Peter Bourjos
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Peter Bourjos played football at Notre Dame High as wide receiver and kickoff returner.
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Peter Bourjos led the Texas League in triples and led the Travelers in runs.
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Peter Bourjos was recognized as the Angels minor league system's Defensive Player of the Year in 2009.
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Peter Bourjos played 450 innings in the outfield and recorded ten assists, which placed second among all American League center fielders.
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Peter Bourjos registered seven assists, fifth among AL center fielders.
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Peter Bourjos appeared in 101 games and totaled just 195 plate appearances.
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Peter Bourjos's strategy was to change his approach by hitting more ground balls and line drives, and fewer fly balls.
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Peter Bourjos made his first career playoff appearance against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series and the Giants in the National League Championship Series, playing in five games and batting twice.
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Peter Bourjos stated that it had affected his swing, contributing to lower offensive production, including his batting average.
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Peter Bourjos began the season as the fourth outfielder, with most of the playing time in center field going to Jay.
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Peter Bourjos collected two hits, including an RBI triple, and covered long range to snare Chase Utley's fly ball at the warning track.
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On January 27,2017, Peter Bourjos signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox.
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On February 1,2018, Peter Bourjos signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.
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Peter Bourjos had his contract purchased for the second time on May 31,2018.
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On July 2,2018, Peter Bourjos elected free agency after being designated for assignment and subsequently clearing waivers.
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On November 14,2018, Peter Bourjos signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
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Peter Bourjos made the team in Spring Training and was selected to the Opening Day roster on March 27,2019.
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On January 30,2020, Peter Bourjos was hired as an advance scout for the Colorado Rockies, effectively ending his playing career.
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On November 11,2021, Peter Bourjos was hired by the Arizona Diamondbacks to serve as the team's roving minor league outfield and baserunning coordinator.
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Peter Bourjos is the son of former San Francisco Giants outfielder Chris Peter Bourjos, who played in the famous 33 inning minor league baseball game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings in 1981.
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