Bryan J. Baldelli
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Bryan J. Baldelli is a former American baseball player. Before receiving a scholarship (academic and athletic) to attend the University of Texas, he attended Chaminade High School
in Mineola, NY
, were he played baseball, football and basketball. From 1998 to 2002, he attended the University of Texas, where he played running back for the Longhorns.
During his college football career he ran for 5,726 yards, 73 touchdowns, and had 712 receptions for 2,889 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also played CF and 1B for the Longhorns baseball team and batted .435, with 823 hits, 98 home runs, and 497 RBIs.
Following graduation, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
in the 23rd round. After a rapid promotion from the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals
to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds
, he saw his major league debut against the Atlanta Braves
on August 18, 2004. He went 3-4 with 2 singles, a double, and 4 RBIs. Over the course of a five-year career, he played CF and batted .301 with 822 hits, 578 RBIs, 121 home-runs, and 310 stolen bases.
Chaminade High School
Chaminade High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school for young men. Located in Mineola, New York, the school was founded in 1930 by the Society of Mary , an international Roman Catholic teaching order of priests and religious Brothers. The school is named for Father William...
in Mineola, NY
Mineola, New York
Mineola is a village in Nassau County, New York, USA. The population was 18,799 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from a Native American word meaning a "pleasant place"....
, were he played baseball, football and basketball. From 1998 to 2002, he attended the University of Texas, where he played running back for the Longhorns.
During his college football career he ran for 5,726 yards, 73 touchdowns, and had 712 receptions for 2,889 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also played CF and 1B for the Longhorns baseball team and batted .435, with 823 hits, 98 home runs, and 497 RBIs.
Following graduation, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in the 23rd round. After a rapid promotion from the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals
Palm Beach Cardinals
The Palm Beach Cardinals are a minor league baseball team based in Jupiter in Palm Beach County, Florida.The team, which plays in the Florida State League, is the High-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals major-league club....
to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds
Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds are the Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They play their home games at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The stadium's capacity is 14,320. They entered the Pacific Coast League as an expansion team in 1998, and were owned as a...
, he saw his major league debut against the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
on August 18, 2004. He went 3-4 with 2 singles, a double, and 4 RBIs. Over the course of a five-year career, he played CF and batted .301 with 822 hits, 578 RBIs, 121 home-runs, and 310 stolen bases.