Damon Buford
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Damon Buford
| Born: | June 12, 1970 |
| Birthplace: | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 5'10" |
| Weight: | 170 |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1990: 10th Rd. Baltimore Orioles |
| College: | USC |
| High School: | Birmingham HS (CA) |
| Other Teams: | Baltimore Orioles 1993-95 New York Mets 1995 Texas Rangers 1996-97 Chicago Cubs 2000-01 |
| Years with Boston: | 1998-1999 |
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Overall Career
Buford, a journeymen outfielder spent 9 seasons in the major leagues with 5 different teams, including Baltimore and the Texas Rangers. Damon had the best season of his career in 2000 with the Chicago Cubs when he finally got to play full-time. Playing in 150 games, Bufford hit 15 home runs, 48 RBI, and scored 64 runs.
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Buford's Moments in the Sun
- September 29, 1999: The Red Sox clinch the wild card in the American League, beating the White Sox, 6–2. Damon Buford and Nomar Garciaparra hit 2-run homers to lead the way.
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Trivia
- April 17, 1998: At Boston, the Sox pinch run OF Damon Buford in the 9th, then hide him in the infield in the 10th against the Indians. He starts the 10th at 2B, then switches to 3B after Manny Ramirez singles. John Valentin goes to 2B. An out later they switch back, then switch again after another out. The Tribe fails to score and Boston wins in the 10th, 3–2.
- Son of Don Buford, a 10 year Major League veteran with the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles.
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Transactions
- June 4, 1990: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 10th round of the 1990 amateur draft.
- July 28, 1995: Traded by the Baltimore Orioles with Alex Ochoa to the New York Mets for a PTBNL and Bobby Bonilla.
- January 25, 1996: Traded by the New York Mets to the Texas Rangers for Terrell Lowery.
- November 6, 1997: Traded by the Texas Rangers with Jim Leyritz to the Boston Red Sox for Mark Brandenburg, Bill Haselman, and Aaron Sele.
- December 12, 1999: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago Cubs for Manny Alexander.
- May 16, 2001: Released by the Chicago Cubs.
- June 8, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the Baltimore Orioles.
- August 9, 2001: Released by the Baltimore Orioles.
- August 18, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
- October 15, 2001: Released by the Cincinnati Reds.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
