B. J. Surhoff

William James "B.J." Surhoff (born August 4, 1964 in the Bronx, New York City, New York) is an outfielder, first baseman, and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who is currently in his second stint with the Baltimore Orioles. After initially playing for them from 1996 to 2000, he rejoined the team in 2003. He has also played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1987-95) and the Atlanta Braves (2000-02). He began his career as a catcher, and after playing third base in the mid-1990s, shifted to become primarily a left fielder.

After attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and playing for the 1984 Olympic baseball team, Surhoff was selected by the Brewers with the first pick of the 1985 amateur draft. A versatile player, he has appeared at every position except pitcher and short stop over the course of his career.

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• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference