Brett Gardner

Brett Gardner made his Major League Baseball debut with the NY Yankees in 2008. Following his rookie campaign, Gardner was named the starting center fielder for the 2009 season where he would lead the Yankees outfield to their 2009 World Series victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2014 Gardner was nominated for the Hank Aaron Award, an honor in which the nomination stems from the decision of NY play-by-play broadcasters for a player's on-field efforts. Gardner, who makes regular visits to children at the New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital during the season, was recognized for his athletic success and philanthropic work after receiving the Thurman Munson Hero Award in the same year. Continuing his career in NY, Gardner was selected to the 2015 All-Star Game and rolled right into the 2016 season as he won the Gold Glove Award for American League Left Fielders. 2019 was another year of milestones as Brett joined Derek Jeter as the only two Yankees in history to hit at least 100 home runs and steal 250 bases. In continuation of his off-field efforts in 2017, Gardner was nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award. This award is given to the player that best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field. On February 23, 2021, Gardner signed a one-year contract to continue playing with the Yankees. On April 3, during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, playing left field, Gardner became the 14th Yankees position player to play 14 or more consecutive seasons with the Yankees. In his final season with the Yankees he played in 140 games and hit .222 with 10 home runs and 39 RBI. In November of 2022 Brett officially became a free agent. Career Highlights and Awards: World Series Champion (2009) Fielding Bible Award - Best Defensive Left Fielder (2010) AL stolen base leader (2011) Yankees Nominee for the Hank Aaron Award (2014) Thurman Munson Hero Award (2014) All-Star Game Selection (2015) Gold Glove Recipient (2016) Roberto Clemente Award Nominee (2017)