During the odd 2020 season, a former Rays infielder showed off his playoff skills by hitting one of the most crucial home runs ever off of a dominant reliever. The final blow in the ALDS was the culmination of the two players’ antagonism during that season, which added interest to the situation. One of the best fights to ever take place at Petco Park was Mike Brosseau vs. Aroldis Chapman. To potentially relive his glories, the right-handed slugger will now be making a comeback to the Padres stadium.
Mike Brosseau joins the San Diego Padres on a minor league contract.
Mike Brosseau, a former Rays third baseman, was acquired by the Padres through free agency. In 2016, Tampa Bay signed the Oakland University graduate as an undrafted free agent. The gifted young athlete became just the second MLB player from his Division 3 college after putting in a great deal of effort to go through the Rays farm system. Don Kirkwood, who pitched in 120 games with the Angels, White Sox, and Blue Jays, was the only other Oakland University alumnus to compete in the major leagues.
As a result, Brosseau’s chances of becoming a mainstay with an MLB team have always been slim. The Rays will never regret giving the native of Indiana a chance. The aggressive infielder found his niche: destroying left-handed pitchers, while never amassing more than 150 at-bats in a season.
Brosseau hit.313 with 15 extra base hits against left-handed pitching in 112 at-bats between 2019 and 2020. The Rays knew how to use their secret weapon, and he thrived in this position, contributing significantly to a team that made it to the division playoffs both years.
As a result, Brosseau’s chances of becoming a mainstay with an MLB team have always been slim. The Rays will never regret giving the native of Indiana a chance. The aggressive infielder found his niche: destroying left-handed pitchers, while never amassing more than 150 at-bats in a season.
Brosseau hit.313 with 15 extra base hits against left-handed pitching in 112 at-bats between 2019 and 2020. The Rays were adept at using their hidden weapon, and he thrived in this position, contributing significantly to a team that advanced to the division series both years.
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