• Full name Brett M. Gardner
  • Born 08/24/1983 in Holly Hill, SC
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School College Of Charleston
  • Debut 06/30/2008
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (109th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2005 (signed for $210,000).
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    College of Charleston was one of the nation's most explosive offensive clubs, owing chiefly to leadoff man Brett Gardner, who should go in the first 10 rounds. Some scouts consider him a true leadoff threat because he has top-of-the-line speed, rating an 80 on the 20-80 scouting scale. Gardner used his speed to rank among the national leaders in hits, batting and stolen bases. Gardner has first-step quickness and is at top speed after one or two steps, and he reminds scouts of Devil Rays prospect Joey Gathright with his explosiveness. He also stays within himself offensively with a flat swing that sprays line drives and hard ground balls; he rarely flies out. His instincts are solid and he has room for improvement defensively and with his bunting.

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  • Rated Best Bunter in the American League in 2013
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the American League in 2011
  • Rated Best Bunter in the American League in 2011
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the New York Yankees in 2009
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the International League in 2008
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the International League in 2008
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the New York Yankees in 2008
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the New York Yankees in 2008
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the New York Yankees in 2007
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the New York Yankees in 2007
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Florida State League in 2006
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the Florida State League in 2006
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the New York Yankees in 2006
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the New York Yankees in 2006

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