| Freddie Bynum | |
|---|---|
 Bynum with the Orix Buffaloes | |
| Shortstop /Outfielder | |
| Born: (1980-03-15)March 15, 1980 (age 45) Wilson, North Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: August 30, 2005, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| NPB: March 31, 2010, for the Orix Buffaloes | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: July 17, 2008, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| NPB: October 1, 2010, for the Orix Buffaloes | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .234 |
| Home runs | 6 |
| Runs batted in | 32 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Batting average | .138 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
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| Teams | |
Freddie Lee Bynum Jr. (born March 15, 1980)[1] is an American former professionalbaseballshortstop andoutfielder. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theChicago Cubs,Oakland Athletics, andBaltimore Orioles. Bynum also played inNippon Professional Baseball (NPB) forOrix Buffaloes.
Bynum was selected by theOakland Athletics in the second round (60th overall) of the 2000 MLB draft.[2] He made his major league debut with the A's on August 30, 2005, where he entered the game as a pinch runner in the tenth inning before moving to left field.[3] Bynum played in seven games with Oakland in 2005, batting .286 with an RBI.[4]
On March 31, 2006, theChicago Cubs acquired Bynum from the A's in a three-way deal. The Cubs traded pitcherJohn Koronka to theTexas Rangers, while the Rangers sent pitcherJuan Dominguez to the A's to complete the deal.[5]
On December 6, 2006, Bynum was dealt to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later, who becameKevin Hart.[4] He was designated for assignment by the Orioles on June 22, 2008,[6] and was sent outright to the minors a few days later. However, he was recalled by the Orioles on July 1.[7] He was sent outright to the minors once again on July 19.[8]
On December 13, 2008, Bynum signed a minor league contract with theWashington Nationals and received an invitation to spring training.[9]
Bynum signed a minor league contract with theChicago White Sox on December 13, 2009,[10] but was released early on in Spring Training.[11]
Upon his release from the White Sox, Bynum was signed by theOrix Buffaloes ofNippon Professional Baseball on February 27, 2010.[12]
On January 19, 2011, Bynum signed a minor league contract with theSt. Louis Cardinals.[13][14]
On April 26, 2012, Bynum signed with theSomerset Patriots of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the season.
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