| Keon Broxton | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Broxton with theBaltimore Orioles in 2019 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: (1990-05-07)May 7, 1990 (age 35) Lakeland, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 21, 2015, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .209 |
| Home runs | 39 |
| Runs batted in | 95 |
| Stolen bases | 60 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Keon Darell Broxton (born May 7, 1990) is an American former professionalbaseballoutfielder. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for thePittsburgh Pirates,Milwaukee Brewers,New York Mets,Baltimore Orioles, andSeattle Mariners.
Broxton attendedLakeland Senior High School inLakeland, Florida.[1] ThePhiladelphia Phillies selected him in the 29th round of the2008 MLB Draft.[2] He did not sign and attendedSanta Fe Community College in Gainesville, Florida to playcollege baseball. With Santa Fe, he appeared in theJUCO World Series.[3]
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TheArizona Diamondbacks drafted Broxton in the third round, with the 95th overall selection, of the2009 MLB draft.[4] Through 2012, he played for theMissoula Osprey of theRookie-levelPioneer League,South Bend Silver Hawks of theSingle-AMidwest League, andVisalia Rawhide of theHigh-ACalifornia League. The Diamondbacks assigned him to theReno Aces of theTriple-APacific Coast League for theTriple-A National Championship Game, in which he hit a home run, helping the Aces win.[3]
On November 19, 2012, the Diamondbacks added Broxton to their40-man roster to protect him from theRule 5 draft.[5] Broxton spent the 2013 season with theMobile BayBears of theDouble-ASouthern League,[3] playing in 101 games and hitting .231/.296/.359 with eight home runs and 41 RBI. On October 3, 2013, Broxton was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-AReno Aces.[6]
ThePittsburgh Pirates acquired Broxton from the Diamondbacks on March 27, 2014, in exchange for aplayer to be named later.[7] He played for theAltoona Curve of the Double-AEastern League in 2014.[8] He began the 2014 season with Altoona and was promoted to theIndianapolis Indians of theTriple-AInternational League during the season.[9]
The Pirates promoted Broxton to the major leagues on September 20, 2015.[9] Broxton was used mainly as apinch runner, going 0-for-2 at the plate, as well as onestolen base and threeruns scored.[10]
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On December 17, 2015, the Pirates traded Broxton and Trey Supak to theMilwaukee Brewers in exchange forJason Rogers.[11] Broxton was one of nine players competing to be the Brewers center fielder for the 2016 season.[12] He won the competition and started on Opening Day.[13] He had his first career multi-home run game on August 21, 2016 against theSeattle Mariners. Broxton opened the 2017 season as the Brewers starting center fielder. On July 22, he was sent down to Triple-A. In 326 plate appearances, Broxton had been hitting .218 with 14 home runs and 17 stolen bases but was leading the majors in strikeouts with 124. Broxton was recalled from the minors on August 1, and went on to put together a 20-20 season (home runs and stolen bases) and finished with a slash line of .220/.299/.420.[14]
Broxton remained in the Brewers' minor league system with theColorado Springs Sky Sox of the PCL to open the 2018 season, as the Brewers made significant moves in free agency in the offseason and brought in All-Star centerfielderLorenzo Cain. Cain suffered an injury on June 26, opening a roster spot for Broxton as Cain went on thedisabled list. Broxton provided strong defense, including two home run robbing catches ofMinnesota Twins players in one series, and had his third multi-home run game of his MLB career against theCincinnati Reds.[15]
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On January 5, 2019, the Brewers traded Broxton to theNew York Mets in exchange forBobby Wahl, Adam Hill, and Felix Valerio.[16] He struggled during his brief stint with the team, hitting just .143 with 2 runs batted in. He was designated for assignment on May 17, 2019.
Broxton was traded by the Mets to theBaltimore Orioles for international signing bonus slots on May 22, 2019.[17] He hit a two-run homer to left on the first pitch of his first Orioles plate appearance offJeff Hoffman in an 8–6 loss to theColorado Rockies atCoors Field two days later on May 24.[18] Broxton's time with the Orioles lasted only two months as he was designated for assignment on July 21 due to striking out in 49 of 112 plate appearances (43.75%) and the emergence ofAnthony Santander.[19]
He was claimed off waivers by theSeattle Mariners on July 27, 2019.[20] On August 27, he was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing his batting glove at an umpire for arguing balls-and-strikes in the previous game.[21]
On December 8, 2019, Broxton signed a minor league contract with theMilwaukee Brewers.[22] Broxton did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[23] Broxton became a free agent on November 2, 2020.[24]
On February 8, 2021, Broxton signed a minor league contract with theMinnesota Twins organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.[25] In 73 games with the Triple-ASt. Paul Saints, Broxton struggled, hitting .186 with 9 home runs and 26 RBI's. On August 19, the Twins released Broxton.[26]
On August 31, 2021, Broxton signed a minor league deal to return to theMilwaukee Brewers.[27] He was assigned to the RookieArizona Complex League Brewers Gold.[28] Later elevated to the Triple-ANashville Sounds, Broxton played in 15 games, but struggled to a .111/.238/.111 batting line with no home runs and one RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[29]
On January 17, 2022, Broxton signed with theAcereros de Monclova of theMexican League for the 2022 season.[30] He played in 73 games for Monclova, hitting .356/.486/.664 with 20 home runs, 48 RBI, and 12 stolen bases.
On May 8, 2023, Broxton signed with theKansas City Monarchs of theAmerican Association of Professional Baseball.[31] In 35 games, he slashed .254/.382/.469 with 6 home runs, 18 RBI, and 17 stolen bases.
On June 24, 2023, Broxton's contract was purchased by theAcereros de Monclova of theMexican League.[32] In 14 games for the Acereros, he batted .273/.369/.491 with two home runs and seven RBI. Broxton was released by Monclova on July 12.[33]
On May 6, 2024, Broxton was announced as an assistant coach for the Canes Tampa baseball club.[34]
On November 4, 2016 inTampa, Broxton was arrested formisdemeanortrespassing. Broxton, who was reportedly intoxicated, refused to leave the scene of a fight despite the warnings from responding police officers.[35]
On July 25th, 2025, in front of more than 40,000 fans, Broxton won both rounds of an exhibitionhome run derby to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofthe Milwaukee Brewers' home ballpark, Miller Park/American Family Field, out-homering other retirees more known for their power during their careers, includingCorey Hart,Ryan Braun andPrince Fielder.[36]
