Michael Brantley, OF - Cleveland Indians (#23)

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Birthdate: 5/15/87
Drafted: 7th Round (205th Pick) - 2005 (MIL)
High School: Fort Pierce Central HS (Fort Pierce, FL)
Acquired: Trade (MIL) - July 2008
Service Time: 2.131 (pre-2013)
Major League Debut: 9/1/2009
Bats: L
Throws: L
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200

Latest Player Updates
08/28/11 - transferred to 60-Day DL; will undergo surgery to remove hamate bone
08/26/11 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to August 23rd (right wrist inflammation)
08/06/10 - recalled from minors
07/27/10 - optioned to minors
07/05/10 - recalled from minors
04/19/10 - optioned to minors

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Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2010 Baseball America #5 Tools: Best hitter for average, Best athlete
2010 Baseball Prospectus #10

MLBDepthCharts.com Honors
2010 Knocking Down the Door - June 21st