Russell Branyan   |   Major Leaguer   1998-2008

Full Name:  Russell Oles Branyan
Born:  December 19,1975  in  Warner Robins, Georgia
Height:  6-3  Weight:  195  Bats:  Left  Throws:  Right
High School:  Stratford Academy (Macon,GA)
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Baseball Lists:  Minor League Home Run Champion

Debut:  September 26,1998

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Drafted:  Selected by Cleveland Indians in 7th Round (185th overall) of 1994 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)  

Transactions:   [Jun 9,1994] - signed  [Jun 7,2002] - Traded by Indians to Reds for Ben Broussard.  [Dec 21,2003] - Granted Free Agency.  [Feb 5,2004] - Signed as Free Agent by Braves.  [Apr 25,2004] - Traded by Braves to Indians for Scott Sturkie.  [Apr 26,2004] - Traded by Braves to Indians April 26 2004  [Jul 26,2004] - Sent to Brewers by Indians for future considerations.  [Dec 20,2005] - Signed by Brewers  [Jan 17,2006] - Released by Brewers  [Jan 31,2006] - Signed by Devil Rays  [Aug 25,2006] - Traded by Devil Rays to Padres for Evan Meek and a player to be named later  [Apr 27,2007] - Placed on bereavement list  [May 3,2007] - Activated from bereavement list  [Jul 28,2007] - Placed on waivers by Padres  [Aug 7,2007] - Signed by Indians  [Aug 9,2007] - Traded by Indians to Phillies for cash considerations  [Aug 31,2007] - Traded by Phillies to Cardinals for a player to be named later  [Feb 20,2008] - Signed by Brewers to minor league contract  

Disabled List:  [May 29,2003] - Activated   [Aug 13,2003] - 15 Day Disabled list - (high right ankle sprain)   [Jun 2,2005] - 15 Day Disabled list - (fractured right middle finger)   [Jul 4,2005] - Activated