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Freddie Bynum

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Freddie Bynum
Bynum with the Orix Buffaloes
Shortstop / Outfielder
Born: (1980-03-15) March 15, 1980 (age 44)
Wilson, North Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 30, 2005, for the Oakland Athletics
NPB: March 31, 2010, for the Orix Buffaloes
Last appearance
MLB: July 17, 2008, for the Baltimore Orioles
NPB: October 1, 2010, for the Orix Buffaloes
MLB statistics
Batting average.234
Home runs6
Runs batted in32
NPB statistics
Batting average.138
Home runs0
Runs batted in1
Teams

Freddie Lee Bynum Jr. (born March 15, 1980)[1] is an American former professional baseball shortstop and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and Baltimore Orioles. Bynum also played in Nippon Professional Baseball for Orix Buffaloes.

Career

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Oakland Athletics

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Bynum was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the second round (60th overall) of the 2000 MLB draft.[2] He made his major league debut with the A's on August 30, 2005, where he entered the game as a pinch runner in the tenth inning before moving to left field.[3] Bynum played in seven games with Oakland in 2005, batting .286 with an RBI.[4]

Chicago Cubs

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On March 31, 2006, the Cubs acquired Bynum from the A's in a three-way deal. The Cubs traded pitcher John Koronka to the Texas Rangers, while the Rangers sent pitcher Juan Dominguez to the A's to complete the deal.[5]

Baltimore Orioles

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Bynum with the Baltimore Orioles in 2008

On December 6, 2006, Bynum was dealt to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later, who became Kevin Hart.[4] He was designated for assignment by the Orioles on June 22, 2008,[6] and was sent outright to the minors a few days later. However, he was recalled by the Orioles on July 1.[7] He was sent outright to the minors once again on July 19.[8]

Washington Nationals

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On December 13, 2008, Bynum signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals and received an invitation to spring training.[9]

Chicago White Sox

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Bynum signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on December 13, 2009,[10] but was released early on in Spring Training.[11]

Orix Buffaloes

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Upon his release from the White Sox, Bynum was signed by the Orix Buffaloes of the Japanese Baseball League in February 2010.[12]

St. Louis Cardinals

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On January 19, 2011, Bynum signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.[13]

Somerset Patriots

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On April 26, 2012, Bynum signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the season.

References

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  1. ^ "Freddie Bynum Stats, Fantasy & News". Minor League Baseball.
  2. ^ "2nd Round of the 2000 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Box Score, August 30, 2005". Baseball-Reference.com. August 30, 2005. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Freddie Bynum Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  5. ^ "TRANSACTIONS". The New York Times. April 1, 2006. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  6. ^ "O's Cintron to start at shortstop after Bynum cut". ESPN. Associated Press. June 22, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  7. ^ "Orioles place SS Alex Cintron on 15-day disabled list". Baltimore Orioles. MLB.com. July 1, 2008. Archived from the original on July 7, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Orioles acquire INF Juan Castro from Colorado Rockies in Minor League trade". Baltimore Orioles. MLB.com. July 22, 2008. Archived from the original on July 22, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  9. ^ Ladson, Bill (December 13, 2008). "Nationals sign 13 to Minors deals". Washington Nationals. MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  10. ^ Links, Zachary (December 13, 2009). "Odds & Ends: Wang, Yankees, White Sox". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  11. ^ Adams, Luke (February 21, 2010). "White Sox Release Freddie Bynum". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  12. ^ Axisa, Mike (February 27, 2010). "Odds & Ends: Jeter, Marlins, Fielder, Aurilia, Boras". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  13. ^ Eddy, Matt (January 19, 2011). "Minor League Transactions: Jan. 11-17". Baseball America. Archived from the original on January 23, 2011. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
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