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    Michael Brantley

    MichaelBrantley

    • Designated Hitter
    • Birthdate
      15/5/1987
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Bellevue, OH

    2023 season stats

    • AVG
      .278
    • HR
      2
      150+
    • RBI
      7
      150+
    • OPS
      .724
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      Five-time All-Star Brantley retires after 15 years

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      Five-time All-Star Brantley retires after 15 years
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        an Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader works against a Baltimore Orioles batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in San Diego.
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          Astros' Brantley, out since June '22, comes off IL

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          Astros' Brantley, out since June '22, comes off IL
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            Astros' Brantley to begin rehab stint in Triple-A

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            Astros' Brantley to begin rehab stint in Triple-A
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