James Brian Dozier (twitter: @BrianDozier)

Positions: Shortstop and Second Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: May 15, 1987 in Tupelo, MS
High School: Itawamba Agricultural HS (Fulton, MS)
School: University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)
Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 8th round of the 2009 amateur draft.
Signed June 23, 2009. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 7, 2012 (Age 24)   vs. LAA 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Twins 2012-2013
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible, 1 yr/$498k (13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 0.100, Arb Eligible: 2016, Free Agent: 2019 [*], Agents: ABC Mgmt Leventhal & Lapa [*]
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