Brian William Bocock (born March 9, 1985) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies.
| Brian Bocock | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Bocock with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2014 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: March 9, 1985 Harrisonburg, Virginia | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| March 31, 2008, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 3, 2010, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .134 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 2 |
| Teams | |
Amateur career
editHe attended Turner Ashby High School in Bridgewater, Virginia where he was a standout in both baseball and basketball. Bocock attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida for three years, pursuing a degree in sports management. In 2005, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1][2]
Professional career
editSan Francisco Giants
editBocock, who hit just .220 for the Single-A San Jose Giants in 2007, made the Major League roster in 2008 as the team's opening day shortstop because of an injury to Omar Vizquel.[3] In his debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Bocock went hitless in one official at bat, walking twice.
For the first three weeks of the season, Bocock played almost every inning at shortstop. However, on April 20, the Giants recalled Emmanuel Burriss, a fellow shortstop. Bocock, whose batting average was consistently well below .200, subsequently received less playing time over the next three weeks.
On May 10, 2008, Bocock was optioned to Triple-A Fresno to make room for the returning Omar Vizquel who had been activated from the disabled list. Despite the demotion, he remained two levels above where he had played the previous year.
Bocock started the 2009 season with the Connecticut Defenders, the Giant's Double-A affiliate. He was later transferred to the Class-A Advanced San Jose Giants. In 122 combined games in the Giants farm system, Bocock hit .230 with 26 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 51 RBIs and eight stolen bases.
On January 5, 2010, Bocock was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants to make room on the roster for the re-signing of Juan Uribe.[4][5]
Toronto Blue Jays
editOn January 7, 2010, Bocock was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[6]
Philadelphia Phillies
editOn January 26, 2010 Bocock was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies. On June 29, he was recalled from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs to take the place of Chase Utley on the Phillies' roster, but was sent back to the minors a few games later. That September he was added to the team's expanded roster, appearing in six games.
He was outrighted to Triple-A on July 1, 2011.
Pittsburgh Pirates
editOn August 2, 2011, Bocock was purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was assigned to the Indianapolis Indians of the Triple-A International League.[7]
Toronto Blue Jays
editOn December 31, 2011 Bocock was signed by the Jays as a minor league free agent. On August 12, 2012, Bocock was promoted by the Blue Jays from their Double-A affiliate in New Hampshire to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s.[8] On November 3, he was designated a minor league free agent by Major League Baseball.[9]
Washington Nationals
editOn December 13, 2012, Bocock signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals.[10] In 22 games with Triple-A Syracuse, Bocock hit .182/.245/.250 with 3XBH and 2RBI.
Return to Pirates organization
editOn July 10, 2013, Bocock was traded to the Pirates as the player to be named later, completing the Brian Jeroloman deal.[11] He reported to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Kansas City Royals
editOn December 5, 2013 Bocock signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.
References
edit- ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "2005 Falmouth Commodores". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ Chris Haft (March 7, 2007). "Minor League Report: Brian Bocock". Major League Baseball. sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2008. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ Chris Haft (January 5, 2010). "Uribe's return to Giants sealed". Major League Baseball. mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ Janie Mccauley (January 5, 2010). "Giants bring back Uribe on $3.25M, 1-year deal". usatoday.com. Associated Press. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alden. Blue Jays claim Bocock off waivers Archived 2010-01-11 at the Wayback Machine, MLB.com. Published January 7, 2010. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
- ^ Schuler, Jeff. "August Auditions Begin; Rivero, Galvis Coming Tuesday ..." Hog Blog. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
- ^ "Pacific Coast League transactions". MILB.com. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2012). "Minor League Free Agents 2012". Retrieved November 11, 2012.
- ^ Reddington, Patrick (December 13, 2012). "Washington Nationals Reportedly Sign Brian Bocock To Minor League Deal; Ink Dominican 3B Prospect Neivy Pilier". Federal Baseball.
- ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (July 10, 2013). "Pirates acquire Brian Bocock". Bucs Dugout.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet