Brett Myers is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Myers was sidelined indefinitely on May 29, 2009 after injuring his hip. He has decided to undergo surgery and hopes to return later in the season.CBSSports.com: Myers to Have Hip Surgery, Could Miss Rest of Season
Timeline
- 1999: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies
- July 24, 2002: Makes Major League debut
- 2006: Arrested for hitting his wife on a Boston street; charges were dismissedNBC Sports: Wife gets Case Against Phillie Dropped (October 5, 2006)
- 2007: Moved to the bullpen for the rest of the season after three starts
Brett Myers Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Philadelphia Phillies
- Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 215
- Rookie Year: 2002
Brett Myers Timeline
1980: Born on August 17
1999: Graduate of Englewood High School (FL)
2002-Present: Pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
2006: Selected to provisional roster for the World Baseball Classic
2007: Won National League East Championship
References
Fast Facts
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Full name
Brett Allen Myers
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Born
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Birthplace
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Height
6'4"
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Weight
240 lbs
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Position
Pitcher
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
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High school
Englewood High School
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Fact:
Did not attend college
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Draft year
1999 (First round)
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Spouse
Kim Myers
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Fact:
Was a boxer as a child
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Fact:
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Fact:
Went to high school with Jacksonville Jaguars player Rashean Mathis
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Fact:
As a closer, entrance music was "Lights Out" by P.O.D.
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2008 salary
