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Brandon Inge | Second Baseman

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (36) / 5/19/1977
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 188
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Virginia Commonwealth
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Brandon Inge will start in right field Friday for the first time in his major league career.
Inge played five innings in right field with the Tigers back in 2005, but this will be his first start. The 35-year-old has been filling in for Neil Walker (hand) at second base, but Jordy Mercer will get the start there Friday. May 3 - 5:33 PM
Source: Dejan Kovacevic on Twitter

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Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Brandon Inge went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead single in the top of the eighth as the Pirates beat the Brewers 6-4 on Wednesday.

The single was a soft liner that eluded second baseman Rickie Weeks. Weeks actually kicked the ball all of the way into foul territory, allowing Inge to reach three base on the play. He then came around to score an insurance run on a rare Pedro Alvarez single. With Neil Walker hurting, Inge has started seven games since coming off the DL on April 23. He doesn't figure to have any long-term value in NL-only leagues, but he's been useful so far with his .321 average in 28 at-bats.
May 1 - 4:46 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Pirates activated INF Brandon Inge from the 15-day disabled list.

Inge is starting at third base in his Pirates' debut Tuesday. The 35-year-old was forced to start the season on the disabled list due to an incomplete fracture in his right scapula. He should serve as a utility infielder now that he's back to full health.
Apr 23 - 3:48 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Monday that Brandon Inge (shoulder) could remain on his rehab assignment until it expires on April 24.

Position players can remain on a rehab assignment for 20 days and the Pirates are prepared to keep him there for the duration. The 35-year-old is hitting .125 (4-for-32) with two homers and a double over his first 10 games. He was forced to start the season on the disabled list due to an incomplete fracture in his right scapula.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Apr 15 - 4:31 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Brandon Inge has been diagnosed with an incomplete fracture in his right scapula (shoulder blade).

The injury does not restrict Inge when he hits or throws, so he should be able to begin a minor league rehab assignment at some point soon. The veteran infielder is likely to join the Pirates' bench by the end of April.
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
Apr 1 - 10:48 AM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Pirates placed INF Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a right shoulder injury.

It's the same shoulder that required surgery last September. Inge batted just .162 and had 11 strikeouts in 13 games this spring. He should function as a backup infielder once he's healthy.
Mar 31 - 5:49 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Pirates purchased the contract of INF Brandon Inge from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Inge will serve as a backup infielder this season for the Bucs. He had 12 homers and 54 RBI in 83 games last year.
Mar 27 - 4:33 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

The Pirates have committed to keeping Brandon Inge on the roster.

While Inge has made the team, he may have to begin the season on the disabled list due to lingering soreness in his right shoulder related to when he was hit by a pitch on March 14. The 35-year-old will function as a backup infielder once he's healthy.
Source: Tom Singer on Twitter
Mar 26 - 9:35 AM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Brandon Inge was scratched from the lineup Friday due to lingering soreness in his right shoulder blade.

Inge originally suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on March 14. X-rays were negative, but it's not known how long he might be out. Inge is batting just .156/.206/.156 this spring as he tries to win a bench spot.
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter
Mar 22 - 12:52 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Brandon Inge went 0-for-2 on Thursday and is 3-for-22 with no extra-base hits as he attempts to win a spot on Pittsburgh's bench.

Inge is coming back from right shoulder surgery, and it appears that he might not be 100 percent yet. It doesn't bode well for his chances of sticking. He can opt for free agency at the end of the month if he doesn't make the Pirates.
Mar 14 - 4:11 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Brandon Inge will test out his surgically-repaired right shoulder in a split-squad game on Sunday.

The veteran infielder is vying for a bench role with the Pirates this season, and needs to get into action quickly if he's to have any hope at cracking the Opening Day roster. Despite his inability to make consistent contact, his power and defensive versatility could play well off the bench.
Source: Tom Singer on Twitter
Mar 8 - 6:43 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Brandon Inge has a late-March opt-out clause in his new minor league contract with the Pirates.

In other words, he can become a free agent if it appears unlikely that he's going to have a spot on the Pirates' Opening Day roster. Inge hit just .218/.275/.383 last year but slugged 12 home runs in 83 games. Pittsburgh has been missing that kind of pop on the bench.
Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter
Feb 18 - 10:45 AM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Pirates signed INF Brandon Inge to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Inge batted just .218/.275/.383 between Detroit and Oakland in 2012 and would likely be used in a utility role if he cracks Pittsburgh's Opening Day roster. He is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder but should be ready to roll for Opening Day.
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter
Feb 12 - 9:57 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

CBS Sports' Danny Knobler reports that Brandon Inge is close to signing a minor league contract with the Pirates.

The deal will include an invitation to spring training. Inge is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder but should be fine to start the season. He batted just .218/.275/.383 between Detroit and Oakland in 2012 and would likely be used in a utility role if he cracks Pittsburgh's Opening Day roster.
Related: Pirates
Source: CBSSports.com
Feb 12 - 7:46 PM
Brandon Inge - 2B - Pirates

Evan Drellich of MLB.com reports that Brandon Inge will soon sign a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Inge is deciding between two teams, though the identities of those clubs aren't known. The veteran infielder is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder but should be fine to start the season. He batted just .218/.275/.383 between Detroit and Oakland in 2012.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Feb 12 - 7:02 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
2John McDonald
3Chase d'Arnaud
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Charlie Morton
6Jeff Karstens
7Jeff Locke
8Jeanmar Gomez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Jose Contreras
8Jared Hughes