B. J. Surhoff

William James "B. J." Surhoff (born August 4, 1964) is an American former catcher, outfielder, first baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter in Major League Baseball (MLB). Over his 18-year MLB career, he played every position except pitcher. After playing for the Orioles from 1996 to 2000, he rejoined the team in 2003 and played through the 2005 season. He started his career with the Milwaukee Brewers (1987–1995) and also played for the Atlanta Braves (2000–2002). Surhoff began his career as a catcher, and after playing third base in the mid-1990s, shifted to become primarily a left fielder. Surhoff was the first-overall pick in the 1985 MLB Draft.

B. J. Surhoff
Left fielder / Catcher / Third baseman
Born: (1964-08-04) August 4, 1964
Bronx, New York, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 8, 1987, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 2005, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Batting average.282
Hits2,326
Home runs188
Runs batted in1,153
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
1984 Los Angeles Team
Intercontinental Cup
1983 Brussels Team
Pan American Games
1983 Caracas Team
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