Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brandon Drury

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 24, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Brandon Drury made an impact.

Brandon Drury is a professional baseball utility player, currently a free agent, with a career spanning multiple MLB teams including the Diamondbacks, Yankees, Blue Jays, Mets, Reds, Padres, and Angels. Drafted in 2010 by the Atlanta Braves, Drury debuted in the major leagues with Arizona in 2015. Known for his versatility, he's played various positions throughout his MLB career.

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2010: Drafted by Atlanta Braves

In 2010, Brandon Drury was drafted by the Atlanta Braves.

2010: Signed with Gulf Coast Braves

In 2010, after being drafted, Drury signed with the Atlanta Braves and made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast Braves, hitting .198/.248/.292 with three home runs.

2011: Played for Danville Braves

In 2011, Drury played for the Danville Braves, achieving a .347/.367/.525 batting average with eight home runs and being named the Appalachian League's most valuable player along with Eddie Rosario.

2012: Played for Rome Braves

In 2012, Drury played for the Rome Braves, hitting .229/.270/.333 with six home runs.

January 24, 2013: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 24, 2013, Brandon Drury was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks along with Martín Prado, Randall Delgado, Zeke Spruill, and Nick Ahmed in exchange for Justin Upton and Chris Johnson.

2014: Played for Visalia Rawhide and Mobile BayBears

In 2014, Drury played for the Visalia Rawhide and was promoted to the Mobile BayBears, achieving a .299 batting average, 23 home runs and 95 RBI.

September 1, 2015: MLB Debut and First Hit

On September 1, 2015, Drury was called up to the major leagues by the Diamondbacks and made his debut that day. He also collected his first major league hit, a single, off Colorado Rockies pitcher Jon Gray.

2015: MLB Debut with Diamondbacks

In 2015, Brandon Drury made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2016: Made Diamondbacks Opening Day Roster

In 2016, Drury made the Diamondbacks Opening Day roster and played various positions. He was later optioned to Reno and then recalled following an injury to Socrates Brito.

February 20, 2018: Traded to New York Yankees

On February 20, 2018, Drury was traded to the New York Yankees in a three-team trade.

July 26, 2018: Traded to Toronto Blue Jays

On July 26, 2018, Drury was traded by the Yankees to the Toronto Blue Jays.

2019: Played Majority of Season with Blue Jays

In 2019, Drury played the majority of the season with the Blue Jays, appearing at multiple positions despite struggling offensively, hitting .218 with 15 home runs and 41 runs batted in.