Brandon Dickson is a professional baseball player who has had a successful career in both the United States and Japan. He was born on November 3, 1984, in Montgomery, Alabama, and attended Tusculum College in Tennessee.
Dickson began his professional career in 2006 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals. He spent several years in the Cardinals' minor league system, working his way up through the ranks and eventually making his major league debut in 2011.
Over the course of his career, Dickson has primarily been a relief pitcher, although he has also made several starts. He has a career record of 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA in 31 appearances in the major leagues.
In addition to his time in the United States, Dickson has also played in Japan. In 2013, he signed with the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball league. He spent several seasons with the Buffaloes, becoming a fan favorite and earning the nickname "Big Fella" due to his towering height of 6'5".
During his time in Japan, Dickson was a successful pitcher, earning a reputation as a reliable and consistent performer. He helped lead the Buffaloes to the playoffs in 2014 and was named the team's MVP in 2015.
In 2018, Dickson returned to the United States and signed a minor league contract with the Cardinals. He spent the majority of the season with the Memphis Redbirds, the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, before being called up to the major leagues in September.
Dickson's most recent season was in 2021, when he played for the Orix Buffaloes once again. He appeared in 23 games, posting a 2-1 record with a 3.86 ERA.
Overall, Brandon Dickson has had a successful career in professional baseball, both in the United States and Japan. He has proven himself to be a reliable and consistent performer, and his versatility as both a starter and a reliever has made him a valuable asset to any team he has played for.
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