Russell Branyan
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"Russell Oles Branyan" is an American professional baseball first baseman who is currently a free agent. He throws right-handed, bats left-handed, and primarily plays First baseman/first base, but is capable of playing Third baseman/third base and the outfield. Branyan began his professional career in the Cleveland Indians minor league system. His major league debut was with the Indians on September 26, 1998. He has played for the Cleveland Indians (two occasions), Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers (two occasions), Tampa Bay Rays/Tampa Bay Devil Rays, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, the Seattle Mariners (two occasions), Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Dubbed "Russell The Muscle," for his ability to hit long-distance home runs Branyan does not typically hit for a high batting average and strikes out frequently. However, he consistently draws Base on balls/walks and hits home runs. Branyan has been given the nickname "3TO", which stands for Glossary of baseball (T)#three true outcomes/three true outcomes, for his propensity to either draw a walk, strike out, or hit a home run. One of the three outcomes occurred in 50.5% of his plate appearances during his major-league career. Because of this, players such as Jack Cust have drawn comparisons to Branyan.

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They chose to walk Carl. He had been tough all day long, but he left a pitch up in the zone to me and I was able to get it down the line. It was a good feeling.

I should make that play. I'm a lot better player than that.

Yeah, but still, this is the big leagues. I've got no excuses. ... I haven't been on that dirt in a while. It makes it tough reading balls off the bat. I still should make that play. I'm a lot better player than that.