Brandon Kyle Boggs (born January 9, 1983) is an American former

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who played for the Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers from 2008 to 2011. Currently, he is the head coach of the Alpharetta Aviators in the

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College

Boggs attended

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, where he majored in Science, Technology, and Culture. In 2002 and 2003, he played collegiate summer baseball with the

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of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Professional career

Texas Rangers

Boggs was selected in the 4th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft by the Texas Rangers.

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 23, 2010, Boggs signed a major league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Near the conclusion of spring training 2011, the Brewers sent him outright to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. The Brewers purchased his contract on April 22. On May 26, he was outrighted to the minor leagues. Boggs declared for free agency on October 17.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Boggs to a minor league contract on November 22, 2011. In November 2012, Boggs became a free agent.

Minnesota Twins

In 2013, Boggs played for Rochester, the Twins AAA affiliate. He appeared in 21 games before being released.

Atlanta Braves

Boggs signed a minor league deal with the Braves during the 2013 season. Boggs re-signed to a minor league deal with the

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on May 16, 2014.

York Revolution

Boggs signed with the

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of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2015 season. He became a free agent after the 2015 season.

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