Michael Brantley #23
- DH
- B/T: L/L
- 6' 2"/209
Career Regular Season
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 5566 | .298 | 129 | 720 | 125 | .794 |
Michael Brantley Bio
- Fullname: Michael Charles Brantley
- Nickname: Champ
- Born: 5/15/1987 in Bellevue, WA
- Draft: 2005, Milwaukee Brewers, Round: 7, Overall Pick: 205
- High School: Fort Pierce Central, Fort Pierce, FL
- Debut: 9/01/2009
- Relationship(s): son of Mickey Brantley Sr.
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| Career Regular Season | 5566 | 758 | 1656 | 129 | 720 | 125 | .298 | .355 | .794 |
News
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Awards
SOU Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2008 | Huntsville Stars | SOU |
SOU Post-Season All-Star
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2008 | Huntsville Stars | SOU |
INT Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2010 | Columbus Clippers | INT |
AL Player of the Week
| Week | Team | League |
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| 06/16/2014 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
AL All-Star
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2014 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
| 2017 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
| 2018 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
| 2019 | Houston Astros | AL |
| 2021 | Houston Astros | AL |
MLBPAA Guardians Heart and Hustle Award
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2014 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
AL Silver Slugger
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2014 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
Cleveland BBWAA Man of the Year Award
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2015 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
MLB Players Choice AL Comeback Player
| Year | Team | League |
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| 2018 | Cleveland Indians | AL |
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League Rankings
Triples
| Year | 3B | Rank |
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| 2021 | 3 | 22nd in AL |
| 2012 | 4 | 23rd in AL |
| 2011 | 4 | 25th in AL |
Doubles
| Year | 2B | Rank |
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| 2020 | 15 | 9th in AL |
| 2019 | 40 | 5th in AL |
| 2018 | 36 | 17th in AL |
| 2015 | 45 | 1st in AL |
| 2014 | 45 | 3rd in AL |
| 2012 | 37 | 12th in AL |
Hits
| Year | H | Rank |
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| 2019 | 179 | 8th in AL |
| 2018 | 176 | 7th in AL |
| 2015 | 164 | 20th in AL |
| 2014 | 200 | 2nd in AL |
| 2012 | 159 | 23rd in AL |
Batting Average
| Year | AVG | Rank |
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| 2021 | .311 | 2nd in AL |
| 2020 | .300 | 9th in AL |
| 2019 | .311 | 4th in AL |
| 2018 | .309 | 5th in AL |
| 2015 | .310 | 4th in AL |
| 2014 | .327 | 3rd in AL |
| 2013 | .284 | 23rd in AL |
| 2012 | .288 | 21st in AL |
On Base Percentage
| Year | OBP | Rank |
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| 2021 | .362 | 10th in AL |
| 2020 | .364 | 16th in AL |
| 2019 | .372 | 11th in AL |
| 2018 | .364 | 12th in AL |
| 2015 | .379 | 3rd in AL |
| 2014 | .385 | 4th in AL |
| 2012 | .348 | 23rd in AL |
Caught Stealing
| Year | CS | Rank |
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| 2012 | 9 | 4th in AL |
Stolen Bases
| Year | SB | Rank |
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| 2015 | 15 | 21st in AL |
| 2014 | 23 | 11th in AL |
| 2013 | 17 | 23rd in AL |
Games Played
| Year | BP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 148 | 22nd in AL |
| 2014 | 156 | 17th in AL |
Runs
| Year | R | Rank |
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| 2019 | 88 | 25th in AL |
| 2018 | 89 | 16th in AL |
| 2014 | 94 | 6th in AL |
Hit By Pitch
| Year | HBP | Rank |
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| 2014 | 8 | 18th in AL |
At Bats
| Year | AB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 575 | 18th in AL |
| 2018 | 570 | 20th in AL |
| 2014 | 611 | 11th in AL |
Slugging Percentage
| Year | SLG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | .476 | 24th in AL |
| 2018 | .468 | 23rd in AL |
| 2015 | .480 | 15th in AL |
| 2014 | .506 | 9th in AL |
On Base Plus Slugging
| Year | OPS | Rank |
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| 2020 | .840 | 17th in AL |
| 2019 | .875 | 19th in AL |
| 2018 | .832 | 17th in AL |
| 2015 | .859 | 11th in AL |
| 2014 | .891 | 7th in AL |
Plate Appearances
| Year | PA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 637 | 21st in AL |
| 2018 | 631 | 19th in AL |
| 2014 | 676 | 13th in AL |
Total Bases
| Year | TB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 289 | 22nd in AL |
| 2018 | 267 | 18th in AL |
| 2014 | 309 | 6th in AL |
Runs Batted In
| Year | RBI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 90 | 20th in AL |
| 2015 | 84 | 21st in AL |
| 2014 | 97 | 12th in AL |
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Latest Transactions
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November 2, 2023 | DH Michael Brantley elected free agency. |
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August 29, 2023 | Houston Astros activated DH Michael Brantley from the 60-day injured list. |
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August 15, 2023 | Houston Astros sent DH Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Sugar Land Space Cowboys. |
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August 15, 2023 | Houston Astros sent DH Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Sugar Land Space Cowboys. |
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August 15, 2023 | sent DH Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Sugar Land Space Cowboys. |
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June 23, 2023 | Houston Astros placed DH Michael Brantley on the 60-day injured list. |
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April 23, 2023 | Houston Astros sent DH Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Sugar Land Space Cowboys. |
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April 23, 2023 | Houston Astros sent DH Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Sugar Land Space Cowboys. |
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December 21, 2022 | Houston Astros signed free agent DH Michael Brantley. |
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December 21, 2022 | Houston Astros placed DH Michael Brantley on the 10-day injured list. Right shoulder surgery. |
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November 6, 2022 | DH Michael Brantley elected free agency. |
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August 13, 2022 | Houston Astros transferred LF Michael Brantley from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. |
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August 13, 2022 | Houston Astros transferred LF Michael Brantley from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Recovering from Right Shoulder Surgery. |
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June 28, 2022 | Houston Astros placed LF Michael Brantley on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 27, 2022. Rigt shoulder discomfort. |
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September 29, 2021 | Houston Astros activated LF Michael Brantley from the 10-day injured list. |
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September 15, 2021 | Houston Astros placed LF Michael Brantley on the 10-day injured list. Right knee soreness. |
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July 12, 2021 | LF Michael Brantley assigned to American League All-Stars. |
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June 8, 2021 | Houston Astros activated LF Michael Brantley from the 10-day injured list. |
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May 28, 2021 | Houston Astros placed LF Michael Brantley on the 10-day injured list. Tightness in right hamstring. |
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January 25, 2021 | Houston Astros signed free agent LF Michael Brantley. |
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January 25, 2021 | Houston Astros signed free agent LF Michael Brantley. |
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January 25, 2021 | Houston Astros signed free agent LF Michael Brantley. |
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October 28, 2020 | LF Michael Brantley elected free agency. |
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August 22, 2020 | Houston Astros activated LF Michael Brantley from the 10-day injured list. |
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August 15, 2020 | Houston Astros placed LF Michael Brantley on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 12, 2020. Right quad discomfort. |
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December 19, 2018 | Houston Astros signed free agent LF Michael Brantley. |
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October 29, 2018 | LF Michael Brantley elected free agency. |
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April 6, 2018 | Cleveland Indians activated LF Michael Brantley from the 10-day disabled list. |
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March 29, 2018 | Cleveland Indians placed LF Michael Brantley on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2018. Rehab, right ankle surgery. |
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September 30, 2017 | Cleveland Indians activated LF Michael Brantley from the 10-day disabled list. |
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August 9, 2017 | Cleveland Indians placed LF Michael Brantley on the 10-day disabled list. RIght ankle sprain. |
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June 26, 2017 | Cleveland Indians activated LF Michael Brantley from the 10-day disabled list. |
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June 16, 2017 | Cleveland Indians placed LF Michael Brantley on the 10-day disabled list. |
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November 7, 2016 | Cleveland Indians activated LF Michael Brantley from the 60-day disabled list. |
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July 15, 2016 | Cleveland Indians sent OF Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Akron RubberDucks. |
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July 13, 2016 | Cleveland Indians sent OF Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Lake County Captains. |
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July 11, 2016 | Cleveland Indians sent OF Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Mahoning Valley Scrappers. |
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July 3, 2016 | Cleveland Indians transferred LF Michael Brantley from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. November 2015 right shoulder surgery |
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May 14, 2016 | Cleveland Indians placed LF Michael Brantley on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 10, 2016. Right shoulder inflammation. |
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April 25, 2016 | Cleveland Indians activated LF Michael Brantley from the 15-day disabled list. |
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April 21, 2016 | Cleveland Indians sent OF Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Columbus Clippers. |
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April 14, 2016 | Cleveland Indians sent OF Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Akron RubberDucks. |
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April 12, 2016 | Cleveland Indians sent OF Michael Brantley on a rehab assignment to Columbus Clippers. |
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April 3, 2016 | Cleveland Indians placed LF Michael Brantley on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 25, 2016. Recovering from November 2015 right shoulder surgery |
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November 2, 2011 | Cleveland Indians activated LF Michael Brantley from the 60-day disabled list. |
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August 28, 2011 | Cleveland Indians transferred CF Michael Brantley from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. |
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August 26, 2011 | Cleveland Indians placed CF Michael Brantley on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 23, 2011. Right wrist inflammation. |
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August 6, 2010 | Cleveland Indians recalled Michael Brantley from Columbus Clippers. |
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July 27, 2010 | Cleveland Indians optioned Michael Brantley to Columbus Clippers. |
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July 4, 2010 | Cleveland Indians recalled Michael Brantley from Columbus Clippers. |
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April 19, 2010 | Cleveland Indians optioned Michael Brantley to Columbus Clippers. |
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September 1, 2009 | Cleveland Indians selected the contract of Michael Brantley from Columbus Clippers. |
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