Brian Adam Dinkelman

Positions: Second Baseman and Outfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: November 10, 1983 in Centralia, IL
High School: Centralia HS (Centralia, IL)
School: McKendree University (Lebanon, IL)
Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 8th round of the 2006 amateur draft.
Signed June 8, 2006. (All Transactions)
Debut: June 4, 2011 (Age 27)   vs. KCR 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Twins 2011
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 0.038, Arb Eligible: 2016, Free Agent: 2019 [*],
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• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Brian Dinkelman re-signsThe Minnesota Twins re-signed OF Brian Dinkelman to a minor league deal....[+] The Minnesota Twins re-signed OF Brian Dinkelman to a minor league deal.

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• 6/16 MLBTradeRumors: Outrighted: Brian Dinkelman: Outrighted to Triple-A today: The Twins outrighted second baseman/corner outfielder Brian Dinkelman to open a 40-man spot...
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