Brian Shawn Myrow (born September 4, 1976) is former American baseball player.

Early and personal life

Myrow was born on September 4, 1976, in

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. He attended

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.2009 Bulldog Baseball Media Guide
latechsports.com, accessed August 25, 2010 He is married and has two sons.

Professional career

Winnipeg Goldeyes

Myrow's professional career started with the independent

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in . After spending part of three seasons in Winnipeg, he first played affiliated baseball in in the

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organization.

New York Yankees

The

purchased Myrow in June . It was the first time he played affiliated baseball. On May 15, , the Yankees traded Myrow to the

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for

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Los Angeles Dodgers

On May 15, , the Yankees traded Myrow to the

for

. Myrow made his Major League Baseball debut with the Dodgers on September 6, .

Korea Baseball Organization

In 2006, Myrow joined the

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of the

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Boston Red Sox

In August , Myrow signed with the

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organization.

San Diego Padres

Myrow signed as a minor league

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with the

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in November 2006. Myrow hit his first career

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on July 8, , off

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against the

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. He became a free agent at the end of the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the

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Chicago White Sox

He became a free agent at the end of the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the

. On June 23, , Myrow was traded to the

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for cash considerations.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On June 23, , Myrow was traded to the

for cash considerations.

Back to Independent Baseball

In 2011, he returned to the

, to play for the organization that launched his professional career. He started 2012 with the

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. He remained with the AirHogs in 2013 before retiring to become their hitting coach.

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Myrow, Brian 1976 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada American expatriate baseball players in South Korea Baseball players from Texas Charlotte Knights players Columbus Clippers players Grand Prairie AirHogs players Indianapolis Indians players KBO League outfielders Las Vegas 51s players Los Angeles Dodgers players Lotte Giants players Louisiana Tech Bulldogs baseball players Major League Baseball first basemen Norwich Navigators players People from Fort Worth, Texas Portland Beavers players Portland Sea Dogs players San Diego Padres players Tampa Yankees players Trenton Thunder players Winnipeg Goldeyes players