Brandon Moss

Brandon Moss
Moss with the Cleveland Indians
Kansas City Royals – No. 37
First baseman / Outfielder
Born: (1983-09-16) September 16, 1983 (age 33) Loganville, Georgia
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 6, 2007, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics (through April 21, 2017)
Batting average	.239
Home runs	140
Runs batted in	426
Teams
Boston Red Sox (2007–2008) Pittsburgh Pirates (2008–2010) Philadelphia Phillies (2011) Oakland Athletics (2012–2014) Cleveland Indians (2015) St. Louis Cardinals (2015–2016) Kansas City Royals (2017–present)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (2014)

Brandon Douglas Moss (born September 16, 1983) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, and St. Louis Cardinals.

Moss was a prospect for the Red Sox organization, where he made his MLB debut in 2007. During the 2008 season, he was sent to the Pirates as part of a trade to acquire Jason Bay. Moss struggled in Pittsburgh, and he played for the Phillies in 2011. Moss joined the Athletics in 2012, where he became a strong contributor. He was named to appear in the 2014 MLB All-Star Game. After the 2014 season, the Athletics traded him to the Indians. Moss was then traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015.

Moss was drafted in the 8th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft by the Boston Red Sox, out of Loganville High School in Loganville, Georgia. He was an 18-year-old infielder and pitcher when drafted, but transitioned into an outfield role.

Moss climbed up the ladder of minor league ball, starting with the Gulf Coast Red Sox. He then played for the Lowell Spinners, Augusta GreenJackets, and Sarasota Red Sox. He spent two years with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs in 2005 and 2006, and played for the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.