Brian William Bocock (born March 9, 1985) is an

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former

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, who played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Amateur career

He attended

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where he was a standout in both baseball and basketball. Bocock attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida for three years, pursuing a degree in sports management. In 2005, he played

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with the Falmouth Commodores of the

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Professional career

San Francisco Giants

Bocock, who hit just .220 for the Single-A San Jose Giants in , made the Major League roster in as the team's opening day shortstop because of an injury to

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. In his debut against the

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, Bocock went hitless in one official at bat, walking twice. For the first three weeks of the season, Bocock played almost every inning at shortstop. However, on April 20, the Giants recalled

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, a fellow shortstop. Bocock, whose batting average was consistently well below .200, subsequently received less playing time over the next three weeks. On May 10, , Bocock was optioned to Triple-A Fresno to make room for the returning

who had been activated from the disabled list. Despite the demotion, he remained two levels above where he had played the previous year. Bocock started the season with the

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, the Giant's Double-A affiliate. He was later transferred to the Class-A Advanced San Jose Giants. In 122 combined games in the Giants farm system, Bocock hit .230 with 26 doubles, two

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, three

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, 51 RBIs and eight

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. On January 5, , Bocock was designated for assignment by the

to make room on the roster for the re-signing of

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Toronto Blue Jays

On January 7, 2010, Bocock was claimed off waivers by the

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Philadelphia Phillies

On January 26, 2010 Bocock was claimed off waivers by the

. On June 29, he was recalled from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs to take the place of Chase Utley on the Phillies' roster, but was sent back to the minors a few games later. That September he was added to the team's expanded roster, appearing in six games. He was outrighted to Triple-A on July 1, 2011.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On August 2, 2011, Bocock was purchased by the

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. He was assigned to the

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of the Triple-A

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Toronto Blue Jays

On December 31, 2011 Bocock was signed by the Jays as a minor league free agent. On August 12, 2012, Bocock was promoted by the Blue Jays from their Double-A affiliate in

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to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. On November 3, he was designated a minor league free agent by Major League Baseball.

Washington Nationals

On December 13, 2012, Bocock signed a minor league deal with the

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. In 22 games with Triple-A

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, Bocock hit .182/.245/.250 with 3XBH and 2RBI.

Return to Pirates organization

On July 10, 2013, Bocock was traded to the Pirates as the player to be named later, completing the

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deal. He reported to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Kansas City Royals

On December 5, 2013 Bocock signed a minor league contract with the

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