Peter Bourjos is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for several teams during his career. He was born on March 31, 1987, in Park Ridge, Illinois, and attended Notre Dame High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Bourjos was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 10th round of the 2005 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 2010.
Bourjos quickly established himself as a talented outfielder, known for his speed and defensive abilities. He played primarily in center field and was known for his ability to cover a lot of ground and make difficult catches. In his rookie season, Bourjos hit .271 with six home runs and 22 stolen bases in 51 games.
Over the next few seasons, Bourjos continued to be a valuable player for the Angels. He hit .271 with 11 home runs and 22 stolen bases in 2011 and .220 with three home runs and 11 stolen bases in 2012. However, injuries began to take a toll on Bourjos, and he struggled to stay healthy in the following years.
In 2014, Bourjos was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, where he played for two seasons. He hit .231 with three home runs and 13 stolen bases in 2014 and .200 with one home run and two stolen bases in 2015. Bourjos was then traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016, where he played for one season and hit .251 with five home runs and six stolen bases.
Bourjos spent the next few years bouncing around between several teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox, and Atlanta Braves. He struggled to find consistent playing time and saw his offensive numbers decline. In his final season in 2019, Bourjos played for the Los Angeles Angels once again, but only appeared in 18 games and hit .091 with no home runs or stolen bases.
Overall, Bourjos had a solid career as a Major League Baseball outfielder. He was known for his speed and defensive abilities, and was a valuable player for several teams throughout his career. While injuries and declining offensive numbers may have limited his playing time in later years, Bourjos will be remembered as a talented and hardworking player who made a significant impact on the field.
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