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J.J. Hardy
From BR Bullpen
James Jerry Hardy
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 181 lb.
- High School Sabino High School
- Debut April 4, 2005
- Born August 19, 1982 in Tucson, AZ USA
[edit] Biographical Information
J.J. Hardy was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2nd round of the 2001 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Brian Johnson and made his pro debut that summer.
On September 9, 2007, the first three batters for the Brewers homered in a game against the Cincinnati Reds, as Hardy followed Rickie Weeks and preceded Ryan Braun in hitting long balls off Phil Dumatrait. It was only the third time in major league history - all in the National League - that this had happened. Incredibly, Hardy was again in the middle of things the next time it happened, on May 10, 2012. Now playing for the Baltimore Orioles, he followed Ryan Flaherty's first major league homer with a long ball of his own, and Nick Markakis also went yard as the Orioles became the first team in American League history to execute the rare feat. The victim this time was Colby Lewis of the Texas Rangers.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (2007)
- AL Gold Glove Winner (2012)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 4 (2007, 2008, 2011 & 2012)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (2011)
