Jordan Brown (baseball)
American baseball player
Jordan Cassidy Brown (born December 18, 1983) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Miami Marlins in 2010 and 2013.
Amateur career
Brown attended Vacaville High School in Vacaville, California, and played college baseball for the University of Arizona. In 2004, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.
Professional career
Cleveland Indians
Brown was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the fourth round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft, and was named the Topps Carolina League Player of the Year for 2006. In 2007, Brown was named Eastern League MVP and Rookie of the Year while playing for the Akron Aeros. Brown batted .333 with 11 home runs and 76 RBI. He was named the Indians' 2007 Minor League Player of the Year (receiving the "Lou Boudreau Award").
Brown was designated for assignment by the Indians on January 6, 2011, removing him from the 40-man roster. He was subsequently ourighted to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on January 14.
Milwaukee Brewers
On May 2, 2011, Brown was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations.
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