Brady Clark

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Brady Clark

Born:	April 18, 1973
Birthplace:	Portland, Oregon
Hometown:
Height:	6' 2"
Weight:	195 lbs.
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
Drafted:	1996: Undrafted Free Agent by the Cincinnati Reds
College:	University of San Diego
High School:	Sunset High School (OR)
Other Teams:	Cincinnati Reds 2000-2002 New York Mets 2002 Milwaukee Brewers 2003-06 Los Angeles Dodgers 2007
Years with Boston:	2007 (Minors Only)

Brady William Clark (born April 18, 1973 in Portland, Oregon) is a right-handed hitting outfielder at Triple-A Pawtucket. Previously Clark has played for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers and most recently the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1 Overall Career
2 Clark's Moment in the Sun
3 Trivia
4 Awards
5 Transactions
6 External Links

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Overall Career

After getting signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Reds in 1996, Clark moved up the ladder quickly, earning 3 Minor League All-Star selections and was named Southern League Most Valuable Player in 1999. Along with the MVP honors, Clark won the batting title, hitting .326.

Clark made his major league debut in 2000, appearing in 11 games for Cincinnati as a late season call up. After splitting 2001 between Cincinnati and Triple-A Louisville, Clark was traded to the New York Mets in 2002 for Shawn Estes, where he was used primarily as a pinch-hitter and defensive replacement.

In January 2003, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed Clark off waivers from the Mets. His best season in the majors came in 2005 when he established career-highs in games (145), batting average (.306), hits (183), runs (94), doubles (31), home runs (13), RBI (53), slugging percentage (.426) and total bases (255).

Clark's breakout season earned him a two-year, $7 million deal with the Brewers. Following a down year in 2006, in which he hit .263/.348/.335, and with Milwaukee's influx of outfielders, Clark was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26, 2007 for reliever Elmer Dessens. Used largely as a defensive replacement/pinch runner, he was released on June 20 and declared for free agency. The Red Sox signed Clark to a minor league contract on July 26.

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Clark's Moment in the Sun

April 29, 2007: Clark's only real offensive contribution to the Los Angeles Dodgers was a game-winning double in the top of the 17th inning against the San Diego Padres. The four hour and 55 minute game was the longest in Petco Park history.
April 10, 2006: Brady Clark was the first batter in the history of new Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

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Trivia

Brady's father, Steve Clark, was drafted out of Oregon State University by the Green Bay Packers in the 17th round of the 1965 NFL Draft. His father also played in the Red Sox minor league organization.
Nominated for the "Heart and Hustle Award" in 2006 by the MLBPA.

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Awards

1997 Midwest League All-Star (A)
1999 Southern League All-Star (AA)
1999 Southern League Most Valuable Player
2000 International League All-Star (AAA)

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Transactions

January 13, 1996: Signed by the Cincinnati Reds as an amateur free agent.
April 10, 1996: Released by the Cincinnati Reds.
February 15, 1997: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
September 9, 2002: Sent by the Cincinnati Reds to the New York Mets to complete an earlier deal made on August 15, 2002. The Cincinnati Reds sent players to be named later, Pedro Feliciano, and Elvin Andujar (minors) to the New York Mets for Shawn Estes and cash. The Cincinnati Reds sent Raul Gonzalez (August 20, 2002) and Brady Clark (September 9, 2002) to the New York Mets to complete the trade.
January 21, 2003: Selected off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers from the New York Mets.
March 26, 2007: Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Elmer Dessens.
June 20, 2007: Released by the Los Angeles Dodgers.