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James Brasfield

• Previous School: Humboldt HS
• Hometown: Humboldt, Tenn.
• Height: 5-10
• Weight: 175
• Birthdate: January 29
• Major: Pre-Physical Therapy
• Intended Profession: Physical Therapist
• Hobbies: hunting, fishing, and all sports
• Before Union: Brasfield was a two sport athlete in baseball and football at Humbodlt HS. Brasfield was named first team All-District three times (2002-2004). He also led his summer league team to back-to-back Babe Ruth State Championships (2002-2003). Brasfield was named the Babe Ruth State Tournament MVP in 2002. In football, Brasfield earned first Team All-Region honors as a senior and second team All-Region honors as a junior as a Punter for the Humboldt Vikings. In his senior baseball season for Humboldt, Brasfield hit .405 and stole 18-of-19 bases on the season. As a pitcher, he was just as impressive with a 5-2 record and a 2.20 ERA. Brasfield tallied 68 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched. Brasfield graduated with honors from Humboldt High School, attended American Legion Boys State, participated in the Gibson County Youth Leadership program, and was named a 2004 Viking Service Scholar.

News Release(s)

• 3/24/2008 - Union's Brasfield Named TranSouth Pitcher of the Week
• 6/10/2004 - Union Baseball Adds Second Humboldt Player to Roster

Member of the Following Team(s)

2008 Men's Baseball

• Number: 14
• Class: Senior
• Position: IF/RHP

2007 Men's Baseball

• Number: 14
• Class: Junior
• Position: RHP/IF

2006 Men's Baseball

• Number: 14
• Class: Sophomore
• Position: 2B/RHP
• Coach’s Comments James is making the move to third base from second base this season. He has impressed with the quick adjustment. James has made great strides in the weight room, which will help him improve at the plate. James will also add depth to the pitching staff.
  Union Career. 2005...posted a 4-6 record in 17 appearances with a 4.67 ERA...tallied 17 strikeouts in 52.0 innings pitched one one complete game...also hit .140 in 43 at bats.

2005 Men's Baseball

• Number: 14
• Class: Freshman
• Position: RHP/IF

• Coach’s Comments. James is a multi-talented freshman who will back up both middle infield positions, as well as, contribute quality innings on the mound. He has the confidence of his coaches and teammates. James gives us options if the starting infield doesn’t play well.

  Union Career. 2005...First Bulldog Season.

  Before Union. Brasfield was a two sport athlete in baseball and football. In baseball at Humbodlt HS. Brasfield was named first team All-District three times (2002-2004). He also led his summer league team to back-to-back Babe Ruth State Championships (2002-2003). Brasfield was named the Babe Ruth State Tournament MVP in 2002. In football, Brasfield earned first Team All-Region honors as a senior and second team All-Region honors as a junior as a Punter for the Humboldt Vikings. In his senior baseball season for Humboldt, Brasfield hit .405 and stole 18-of-19 bases on the season. As a pitcher, he was just as impressive with a 5-2 record and a 2.20 ERA. Brasfield tallied 68 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched. Brasfield graduated with honors from Humboldt High School, attended American Legion Boys State, participated in the Gibson County Youth Leadership program, and was named a 2004 Viking Service Scholar.

Photo Gallery

04/25/08 - Senior infielder James Brasfield waits for the pitch. (ID: 10536) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	04/25/08 - Senior pitcher James Brasfield throws to the plate. (ID: 10553) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	04/27/07 - James Brasfield (ID: 7485) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	04/27/07 - James Brasfield (ID: 7489) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large
04/27/07 - James Brasfield makes a delivery to the plate during Union's series win over Lambuth. (ID: 7567) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	04/13/07 - Junior pitcher James Brasfield strides to the plate during his delivery. (ID: 7484) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	04/25/06 - Sophomore James Brasfield skies to make a play on a high chopper down the third base line. Brasfield mad the switch from second to third in 2006. (ID: 5178) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	04/25/06 - After a line drive single to center field, sophomore third baseman James Brasfield prepares to round first base. (ID: 5204) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large
02/24/06 - Third baseman James Brasfield stands ready during the Bulldog's victory over Huntington (Ind.). (ID: 5024) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	02/24/06 - James Brasfield receiving instructions from first year Head Coach Brent Fronabarger (ID: 5027) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	02/24/06 - Sophmore James Brasfield stands ready in the batter's box. (ID: 5041) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large

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