Scott Daniel Sizemore (born January 4, 1985) is an American former

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(MLB)

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who played for the

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, and

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from 2010 to 2014.

Early life

Sizemore was born in

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and graduated from Hickory High School in

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. He played

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at the

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. In 2005, he played

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for the

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of the

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and was named a league all-star.

Professional career

Detroit Tigers

Sizemore was drafted by the Tigers in the fifth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft out of Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2009, Sizemore was rated Detroit's 7th best prospect by Baseball America. Scott Sizemore 2007

On October 23, 2009, Sizemore broke his left leg during a collision while playing in the Arizona Fall League the previous day. On October 27, 2009, Sizemore had surgery on his fractured left ankle including screws being place to stabilize his ankle joint. He was able to return to action in time for Spring Training in 2010. Although Sizemore has not been known as a Major League shortstop, he has, according to his baseball card from ''2007 Bowman Heritage Signs of Greatness'', played that position while in the minor leagues. On April 9, 2010, Sizemore got his first major league hit (a single) against the Cleveland Indians. Detroit won the game 5–2. On April 11, 2010, Sizemore got his first extra base hit (a double) and an RBI in the bottom of the Seventh at Comerica Park against the Cleveland Indians. Jensen Lewis was pitching. Sizemore hit his first major league home run off

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pitcher

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on April 30, 2010. Coming in the same inning as

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's first career home run, it was the first time two Tigers had hit their first career home runs in the same inning since

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and

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did it in 1901. Detroit optioned Sizemore back to the Triple-A

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on May 16, 2010. Sizemore's average had slumped to .206 and he was in the midst of an 0–14 streak. Detroit recalled newcomer

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from Toledo and transferred veteran

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to second base. Sizemore was called up again on July 21 to play third base in place of the injured

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. On May 3, 2011 Sizemore was called up again to the 25 man roster, replacing second baseman

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. In his first game back, Sizemore faced the Yankees and went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI. The 4–2 win for the Tigers also snapped a seven-game slide.

Oakland Athletics

On May 27, 2011, Sizemore was traded to the

for

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. On June 6, 2011, Sizemore was called up by the A's. While he debuted in the majors as a second baseman, he converted to play third base for the A's, who sent

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to Triple-A. Sizemore finished the 2011 season with the Athletics, batting .249 over 93 games with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs. On February 27, 2012, it was announced that Sizemore tore his ACL in his left knee, causing him to miss the entire 2012 season. On April 10, 2013, it was announced that Sizemore re-tore his ACL in his left knee, causing him to miss the rest of the 2013 season. Sizemore was placed on the 60-day disabled list on April 22 to make room for

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. He elected free agency on November 20, 2013.

New York Yankees

Sizemore signed a minor league deal with the

on January 13, 2014. In spring training in 2014, Sizemore competed with

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, and

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for a reserve infielder role with the Yankees. On April 15, 2014, Sizemore's contract was purchased from the

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by the Yankees, adding him to their 40-man roster, to replace

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who was placed on the 60-day Disabled List. After multiple trips between the majors and minors, he was optioned back to Scranton on June 5. He was released by the Yankees on July 31, 2014. He re-signed to a minor league deal on August 9.

Miami Marlins

On January 2, 2015, he signed a minor league deal with the

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and was assigned to AAA. He was released on July 13 after posting just a .223 batting average at AAA.

Washington Nationals

Sizemore signed a minor league deal with the

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in August 2015. On November 20, he re-signed with the Nationals organization. Sizemore was released on July 4, 2016. Sizemore ended his playing career following the 2016 season.

Personal life

Sizemore is married to Brooke Sizemore.

References

External links

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