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Brewers Flashback: Russell “The Muscle” Branyan

It’s hard to forget the awesome power that was possessed by Russell Branyan, commonly known as “Russell the Muscle”. Branyan spent parts of three seasons in a Milwaukee Brewers uniform, and it was the most successful tenure of any of the 10 teams he played for in his 14 year career.

Branyan finished with a .248/.351/.526 slash line with a .878 OPS and 35 home runs in Milwaukee, and had some memorable moments.

Russell Branyan From 2004-05

Early in 2004, Branyan signed as a free agent with the Braves, but was traded in late April to the Indians.