Brett Pill
Encyclopedia
Brett Michael Pill is a professional baseball first baseman for the San Francisco Giants
.
and California State University, Fullerton
, where he played for the Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball
team.
In his first year of college, 2004, Pill played in 50 games but had only 80 at-bats, hitting .313 with two home runs and 17 RBI. In 2005, he hit .327 with nine home runs and 57 RBI, and in 2006 he hit .328 with five home runs and 40 RBI.
, however he did not sign. He was drafted in the seventh round (206th overall) of the 2006 amateur draft by the Giants, and he did sign.
Pill began his professional career in 2006, playing for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
. That season, he hit .220 with five home runs and 35 RBI in 60 games. In 2007, he played for the Augusta Greenjackets
, hitting .269 with ten home runs and 91 RBI in 137 games. With the San Jose Giants
in 2008, Pill hit .266 with nine home runs and 65 RBI in 131 games. He hit .298 with 19 home runs and 109 RBI in 139 games for the Connecticut Defenders
in 2009. In 2010 and 2011, Pill played with the Fresno Grizzlies
, the AAA affiliate of the Giants, hitting .294 and amassing 41 HR and 191 RBI over the course of two seasons. Prior to being promoted to the major leagues, on August 21, 2011, he led the Pacific Coast League with 101 RBI.
Pill was promoted to the majors on August 31, 2011. He hit a home run in his first Major League at-bat on September 6, 2011 off Wade LeBlanc
of the San Diego Padres
, becoming the first Giant since Will Clark
to accomplish that feat. On September 7, 2011, he joined John Bowker
as the only Giant to hit a home run in his first two major league games; Pill is only the 22nd major league player to do so since 1919.
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
.
Amateur career
Pill attended Covina High SchoolCovina High School
Covina High School, commonly known as Covina High or CHS to the students, is a public high school located in Covina, California, United States. Covina High School is one of three comprehensive high schools within the Covina-Valley Unified School District. Established in 1897, Covina High is...
and California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton is a public university located in Fullerton, California. It is the largest institution in the CSU System by enrollment, it offers long-distance education and adult-degree programs...
, where he played for the Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball
Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball
The Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball team represents California State University, Fullerton in NCAA Division I college baseball. In 35 years of Division I play, the Titans have never had a losing season. They are supplied by DeMarini....
team.
In his first year of college, 2004, Pill played in 50 games but had only 80 at-bats, hitting .313 with two home runs and 17 RBI. In 2005, he hit .327 with nine home runs and 57 RBI, and in 2006 he hit .328 with five home runs and 40 RBI.
Professional career
Pill was drafted twice. In 2005, he was drafted in the 45th round (1,362nd overall) by the New York YankeesNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
, however he did not sign. He was drafted in the seventh round (206th overall) of the 2006 amateur draft by the Giants, and he did sign.
Pill began his professional career in 2006, playing for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are a minor league baseball team in Keizer, Oregon, United States. They are a Short-Season Class A team in the Northwest League, and have been an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants since the Volcanoes' inception in 1997...
. That season, he hit .220 with five home runs and 35 RBI in 60 games. In 2007, he played for the Augusta Greenjackets
Augusta GreenJackets
The Augusta GreenJackets are a minor league baseball team that plays in Augusta, Georgia, as a Class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Lake Olmstead Stadium has been the home of the GreenJackets since the 1995 season, although Augusta has fielded a team in the South Atlantic League since 1988...
, hitting .269 with ten home runs and 91 RBI in 137 games. With the San Jose Giants
San Jose Giants
The San Jose Giants are a minor league baseball team in San Jose, California, USA. They are a Class A - Advanced team in the Northern Division of the California League, and have been a farm team of the San Francisco Giants since 1988. Home games are played at San Jose Municipal Stadium...
in 2008, Pill hit .266 with nine home runs and 65 RBI in 131 games. He hit .298 with 19 home runs and 109 RBI in 139 games for the Connecticut Defenders
Connecticut Defenders
The Connecticut Defenders were a minor league baseball team based in Norwich, Connecticut. The team, which played in the Eastern League, was the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major-league club from 2003 until following the 2009 season, when the Defenders relocated to Richmond,...
in 2009. In 2010 and 2011, Pill played with the Fresno Grizzlies
Fresno Grizzlies
The Fresno Grizzlies are a minor league baseball team based in Fresno, California. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League , is the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league club. The Grizzlies play in Chukchansi Park , located in downtown Fresno and built in 2002...
, the AAA affiliate of the Giants, hitting .294 and amassing 41 HR and 191 RBI over the course of two seasons. Prior to being promoted to the major leagues, on August 21, 2011, he led the Pacific Coast League with 101 RBI.
Pill was promoted to the majors on August 31, 2011. He hit a home run in his first Major League at-bat on September 6, 2011 off Wade LeBlanc
Wade LeBlanc
Wade Matthew LeBlanc is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball.-2006-07: Draft and pro debut:...
of the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
, becoming the first Giant since Will Clark
Will Clark
William Nuschler Clark, Jr. is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the San Francisco Giants from to .Will was known by the nickname of "Will the Thrill"...
to accomplish that feat. On September 7, 2011, he joined John Bowker
John Bowker (baseball)
John Brite Bowker is a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies...
as the only Giant to hit a home run in his first two major league games; Pill is only the 22nd major league player to do so since 1919.