Bio

Michael Charles Brantley Jr. (born May 15, 1987) is an American professional baseball left fielder and designated hitter for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). After starring for the Fort Pierce Central High School baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers selected Brantley in the 2005 MLB Draft. During the 2008 season, Brantley was traded to the Cleveland Indians along with other prospects for CC Sabathia. He made his MLB debut with the Indians in 2009. In 2014, Brantley was named an MLB All-Star and he won the Silver Slugger Award. Brantley made his MLB debut September 1, 2009, for the Cleveland Indians.