Bixler was Pittsburgh's second-round pick in the 2004 Major League Baseball draft. He spent 2004 in the short-season New York–Penn League playing for the Williamsport Crosscutters. He spent his first full professional season with the Class-A Hickory Crawdads. In 2006, Bixler played for both the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats and the Double-A Altoona Curve. He was invited to spring training by the Pirates in 2007, batting .359 with a .970 OPS. [1] In 2007, Bixler played for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, and was named the team's most valuable player. On November 20, 2007, the Pirates purchased his contract, protecting Bixler from the Rule 5 draft. Bixler did not make the Pirates' opening day roster in 2008, but received a call-up on April 6 when Jack Wilson was placed on the disabled list.[3] That same day, Bixler made his major league debut against the Florida Marlins as a pinch hitter and struck out in his only at bat. He spent the majority of the season in Indianapolis, but made several short appearances for the Pirates. On September 2, he was recalled again when the rosters expanded. He got into 50 games for the Pirates in 2008, with a .423 OPS. In 2009, Bixler attended spring training, but was reassigned to the AAA Indianapolis Indians on March 30. He was recalled to Pittsburgh in late April after Jack Wilson was placed on the disabled list. In 8 games with Pittsburgh, he batted .200. He was optioned back to AAA when Wilson returned from injury. After the June call-ups of AAA outfieldersSteven Pearce, Garrett Jones and Jeff Salazar to Pittsburgh, Bixler began to see playing time in center field due to the shortage of players on the roster. Bixler was again recalled to Pittsburgh in mid-August. He got into 18 games for the Pirates in 2009, with a .602 OPS. On January 18, 2010, Bixler was traded to the Cleveland Indians for Jesus Brito.[4]
Cleveland Indians
On January 18, 2010, the Indians acquired Bixler from the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jesus Brito.[4] He was designated for assignment by the Indians on March 17, 2010 to make room on the 40-man roster for Anderson Hernández, and was subsequently sent outright to the minors. While in the Indians' organization, he played 64 games for the AAA Columbus Clippers. On July 11, 2010, he was traded back to Pittsburgh.[5]
Return to the Pirates
On July 11, 2010, the Pirates re-acquired Bixler.[5] He played in 11 games for the AAA Indianapolis. On August 7, 2010 the Pirates sold Bixler to the Washington Nationals.[6]
On August 7, 2010 the Pirates sold Bixler to the Washington Nationals.[6] He played in 27 games for the AAA Syracuse Chiefs. Bixler re-signed with the Nationals following the 2010 season[7] and had his contract purchased on April 22, 2011.[8] He got into 79 games with the Nationals in 2011, with a .532 OPS.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros claimed Bixler off waivers from the Nationals on November 3, 2011.[9] In October 2012, Bixler elected minor league free agency.[10]
New York Mets
On November 16, 2012, the New York Mets announced that Bixler had been signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring training.[11]
Bixler signed a minor league deal with the Padres on April 25, 2014. He became a free agent after the 2014 season.[13]
International career
Brian Bixler was named as one of the 24 players that would be part of Team USA in the IBAF2007 Baseball World Cup. He had a .160 BA with a double and 5 walks in 9 games. The USA won gold in Taiwan.
References
^"Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
^"2003 Brewster Whitecaps". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
^Langosch, Jenifer (2008-04-06). "Bucs place Wilson on the 15-day DL". MLB.com. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
^ abCastrovince, Anthony (2010-01-18). "Tribe acquires Bixler from Pirates". MLB.com. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
^ abNicholson-Smith, Ben (July 12, 2010). "Pirates Re-Acquire Brian Bixler".
^ abLinks, Zach (August 7, 2010). "Nationals Acquire Brian Bixler".
^Nationals re-signed SS Brian Bixler to a minor league contract, Rotoworld.
^"Mets sign Brian Bixler to Minor League deal with Spring training invitation | mets.com: News". Newyork.mets.mlb.com. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
^Schuler, Jeff (February 7, 2014). "Phillies sign veteran infielder Brian Bixler to minor league contract". The Morning Call. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
^. bleacherreport.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-26.
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Brian Joseph Bixler born October 22 1982 is an American former professional baseball shortstop and outfielder He has played in Major League Baseball MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates Washington Nationals and Houston Astros as well as for the United States national baseball team Brian BixlerBixler with the Houston Astros in 2012Shortstop OutfielderBorn 1982 10 22 October 22 1982 age 40 Sandusky OhioBatted RightThrew RightMLB debutApril 6 2008 for the Pittsburgh PiratesLast MLB appearanceJuly 28 2012 for the Houston AstrosMLB statisticsBatting average 189Home runs2Runs batted in14TeamsPittsburgh Pirates 2008 2009 Washington Nationals 2011 Houston Astros 2012 Medals Men s baseballRepresenting the United StatesBaseball World Cup2007 Tianmu Team Contents 1 College career 2 Professional career 2 1 Pittsburgh Pirates 2 2 Cleveland Indians 2 3 Return to the Pirates 2 4 Washington Nationals 2 5 Houston Astros 2 6 New York Mets 2 7 Philadelphia Phillies 2 8 San Diego Padres 3 International career 4 References 5 External linksCollege career EditBixler attended college at Eastern Michigan University Bixler also played in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League for the Delaware Cows as well as for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2003 1 2 Professional career EditPittsburgh Pirates Edit Bixler was Pittsburgh s second round pick in the 2004 Major League Baseball draft He spent 2004 in the short season New York Penn League playing for the Williamsport Crosscutters He spent his first full professional season with the Class A Hickory Crawdads In 2006 Bixler played for both the High A Lynchburg Hillcats and the Double A Altoona Curve He was invited to spring training by the Pirates in 2007 batting 359 with a 970 OPS 1 In 2007 Bixler played for the Triple A Indianapolis Indians and was named the team s most valuable player On November 20 2007 the Pirates purchased his contract protecting Bixler from the Rule 5 draft Bixler did not make the Pirates opening day roster in 2008 but received a call up on April 6 when Jack Wilson was placed on the disabled list 3 That same day Bixler made his major league debut against the Florida Marlins as a pinch hitter and struck out in his only at bat He spent the majority of the season in Indianapolis but made several short appearances for the Pirates On September 2 he was recalled again when the rosters expanded He got into 50 games for the Pirates in 2008 with a 423 OPS In 2009 Bixler attended spring training but was reassigned to the AAA Indianapolis Indians on March 30 He was recalled to Pittsburgh in late April after Jack Wilson was placed on the disabled list In 8 games with Pittsburgh he batted 200 He was optioned back to AAA when Wilson returned from injury After the June call ups of AAA outfielders Steven Pearce Garrett Jones and Jeff Salazar to Pittsburgh Bixler began to see playing time in center field due to the shortage of players on the roster Bixler was again recalled to Pittsburgh in mid August He got into 18 games for the Pirates in 2009 with a 602 OPS On January 18 2010 Bixler was traded to the Cleveland Indians for Jesus Brito 4 Cleveland Indians Edit On January 18 2010 the Indians acquired Bixler from the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jesus Brito 4 He was designated for assignment by the Indians on March 17 2010 to make room on the 40 man roster for Anderson Hernandez and was subsequently sent outright to the minors While in the Indians organization he played 64 games for the AAA Columbus Clippers On July 11 2010 he was traded back to Pittsburgh 5 Return to the Pirates Edit On July 11 2010 the Pirates re acquired Bixler 5 He played in 11 games for the AAA Indianapolis On August 7 2010 the Pirates sold Bixler to the Washington Nationals 6 Washington Nationals Edit Bixler during his tenure with the Washington Nationals in 2011 On August 7 2010 the Pirates sold Bixler to the Washington Nationals 6 He played in 27 games for the AAA Syracuse Chiefs Bixler re signed with the Nationals following the 2010 season 7 and had his contract purchased on April 22 2011 8 He got into 79 games with the Nationals in 2011 with a 532 OPS Houston Astros Edit The Houston Astros claimed Bixler off waivers from the Nationals on November 3 2011 9 In October 2012 Bixler elected minor league free agency 10 New York Mets Edit On November 16 2012 the New York Mets announced that Bixler had been signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring training 11 Philadelphia Phillies Edit Bixler signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on February 4 2014 12 San Diego Padres Edit Bixler signed a minor league deal with the Padres on April 25 2014 He became a free agent after the 2014 season 13 International career EditBrian Bixler was named as one of the 24 players that would be part of Team USA in the IBAF 2007 Baseball World Cup He had a 160 BA with a double and 5 walks in 9 games The USA won gold in Taiwan References Edit Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League PDF capecodbaseball org Retrieved January 9 2020 2003 Brewster Whitecaps thebaseballcube com Retrieved September 23 2021 Langosch Jenifer 2008 04 06 Bucs place Wilson on the 15 day DL MLB com Retrieved 2008 04 07 a b Castrovince Anthony 2010 01 18 Tribe acquires Bixler from Pirates MLB com Retrieved 2010 01 18 a b Nicholson Smith Ben July 12 2010 Pirates Re Acquire Brian Bixler a b Links Zach August 7 2010 Nationals Acquire Brian Bixler Nationals re signed SS Brian Bixler to a minor league contract Rotoworld Bixler called up by Nats Rotoworld Nicholson Smith Ben November 3 2011 Astros Claim Brian Bixler Axisa Mike October 6 2012 Minor Moves 28 Players Elect Free Agency Mets sign Brian Bixler to Minor League deal with Spring training invitation mets com News Newyork mets mlb com Retrieved 2013 12 26 Schuler Jeff February 7 2014 Phillies sign veteran infielder Brian Bixler to minor league contract The Morning Call Retrieved February 23 2014 Padres Sign Brian Bixler Bleacher Report bleacherreport com Archived from the original on 2014 04 26 External links Edit Biography portal Baseball portalCareer statistics and player information from MLB or ESPN or Baseball Reference or Fangraphs or Baseball Reference Minors Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Brian Bixler amp oldid 1118553503, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
