Brian Michael Roberts (born October 9, 1977) is an American professional baseball second baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2001. He spent his entire MLB career with the Orioles before signing with the Yankees before the 2014 season.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of South Carolina
Nationality
American
Spouse
Diana Chiafair (m. 2009)
Children
Jax Isaac
Star Sign
Libra
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Fact
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Was a 1st round draft pick (50th) for the Baltimore Orioles in 1999.
2
Was named to the American League All-Star team as a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles in 2005 (starter) and in 2007 (reserve).
3
Led the American League in Doubles in 2004 (50) and 2009 (56), and in Stolen Bases in 2007 (50).
4
Has one child with wife Diana Chiafair, a son, Jax Isaac Roberts, born on August 2, 2013.
5
Last season had a sparkling season in which he made his first All-Star appearance. Roberts amassed 11 home runs in the first two months of the season and was leading the league at the break with a .345 average. His highlight was a walk off home run to beat the New York Yankees in June.
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Played second base for the Baltimore Orioles from 2001 through 2013. He played second base for the New York Yankees in 2014.
7
Made his major league debut on June 14, 2001, and in that game he got his first hit.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sunday Night Baseball
2004-2014
TV Series
Himself - Baltimore Orioles Second Baseman / Himself - New York Yankees Second Baseman / Himself - Baltimore Orioles Designated Hitter
Prime 9
2009-2010
TV Series
Himself
2007 MLB All-Star Game
2007
TV Special
Himself - AL Second Baseman, Baltimore Orioles
2005 MLB All-Star Game
2005
TV Special
Himself - AL Starting Second Baseman: Baltimore Orioles