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Brian Bocock | Shortstop

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (28) / 3/9/1985
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 185
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Nationals signed INF Brian Bocock to a minor league contract.
Bocock spent the entire 2012 season in the minor leagues, posting a .237/.296/.329 batting line between the Blue Jays' Double-A and Triple-A affiliates. He will struggle to make it to the bigs with Washington. Thu, Dec 13, 2012 01:10:00 PM
Source: Bill Ladson on Twitter

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Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Blue Jays signed INF Brian Bocock to a minor league contract.

The Blue Jays announced the signing last weekend. According to Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com, Bocock could earn $480,000 if he makes the Opening Day roster. The 26-year-old infielder has a .227/.302/.307 career batting line in the minors, so he's unlikely to make an impact.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 04:12:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Pirates acquired INF Brian Bocock from the Phillies.

A minor trade between the clubs' Triple-A affiliates. Bocock, 26, has played in only 38 major league games. He is a .227/.302/.307 career hitter in the minor leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Tue, Aug 2, 2011 03:10:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Phillies sent INF Brian Bocock outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The move was made in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Bocock is batting just .219/.267/.299 with three homers over 53 games for Lehigh Valley this season.
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 11:19:00 AM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Phillies activated INF Brian Bocock from the disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Bocock was placed on the disabled list just before the start of the regular season with a fracture in his left wrist. Now that he's nearing full health, the Phillies will use him as organizational infield depth.
Mon, May 2, 2011 12:02:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Phillies placed INF Brian Bocock on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a left wrist fracture.

Bocock has been sidelined since March 8 with the injury. There's no current timetable for his return, but he'll likely report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley once he's ready.
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 06:45:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Phillies recalled SS Brian Bocock from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Phillies needed some infield insurance with Jimmy Rollins dealing with a hamstring injury. Bocock shouldn't be on your fantasy radar.
Sun, Sep 12, 2010 09:28:00 AM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Phillies designated INF Brian Bocock for assignment.

He is a decent glove man but can't hit a lick. With Chase Utley and Placido Polanco out, the Phillies chose offense over defense in sending Bocock out and bringing Cody Ransom up.
Sat, Jul 3, 2010 01:02:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Phillies recalled INF Brian Bocock from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Phils lost second baseman Chase Utley and third baseman Placido Polanco to the disabled list Tuesday and were in desperate need of infield depth. So they called up Bocok, who has a .179/.239/.231 batting line in 65 games this season at Triple-A. Let's hope he is used only in an emergency.
Tue, Jun 29, 2010 02:58:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Phillies optioned INF Brian Bocock to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Phils claimed Bocock off waivers this winter from the Blue Jays. He went 6-for-15 (.400) this spring, but there was simply not enough room on the club's talented 25-man roster. The 25-year-old hit .230/.302/.316 with three home runs and 51 RBI between two minor league levels last season.
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 05:06:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Phillies claimed IF Brian Bocock off waivers from the Blue Jays.

Bocock, who was claimed off waivers from the Giants earlier this month, is quickly becoming the Hot Stove's hot potato. The 24-year-old shortstop hit .143 in 77 at-bats with the Giants in 2008 and hasn't made much progress at the plate since, batting just .230/.302/.316 with three home runs and 51 RBI between two levels in San Francisco's minor league system last season. He doesn't offer much besides a nice glove.
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 02:48:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Blue Jays claimed shortstop Brian Bocock off waivers from the Giants.

Bocock was designated for assignment by the Giants earlier this week. The 24-year-old shortstop batted .230/.302/.316 with three home runs and 51 RBI between Class A San Jose and Double-A Connecticut in 2009, but hit .143 in 77 at-bats with the big club in 2008. His glove is fantastic, but he likely won't see the majors again unless he can contribute more on offense.
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 05:31:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

The Blue Jays have claimed shortstop Brian Bocock off waivers from the Giants, reports Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News.

Bocock, 24, was designated for assignment by the Giants earlier this week. Known more for his glove, Bocock batted .230/.302/.316 with home runs and 51 RBI between Class A San Jose and Double-A Connecticut. He's a longshot to stick in the majors if he can't contribute with the bat.
Related: Blue Jays
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 02:15:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Giants designated shortstop Brian Bocock for assignment.

San Francisco needed the roster space after making Juan Uribe's signing official. The 24-year-old Bocock had a chance to nail down the Giants' starting shortstop job in 2008, but hit just .143/.258/.156 in 93 plate appearances before getting shipped back to Triple-A Fresno. The Giants are giving up on him after he posted just a .612 OPS in four minor league seasons. Expect him to latch on with another club's Triple-A affiliate.
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 03:01:00 PM
Brian Bocock - SS - Nationals

Triple-A Fresno's Brian Bocock went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts on Tuesday and is 4-for-31 since being sent down.

It's like the Giants said to themselves, "Let's destroy whatever shred of confidence he might have left after he hit .143 in 77 major league at-bats." Except they probably wouldn't have used that many big words. Bocock hit .220 in high-A ball last year. He belongs back there or in Double-A.
Wed, May 21, 2008 03:18:00 AM

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