How Long Did Tom Brady Play Baseball?

Did you know that Tom Brady used to play baseball? How long did he play for?

Introduction

Tom Brady, the famous quarterback for the New England Patriots, actually started his career as a professional baseball player. He was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB Draft. However, he only played baseball for a short time before deciding to focus on football. Here is a look at how long Tom Brady played baseball.

Early Life and Career

Tom Brady was born in San Mateo, California, on August 3, 1977. He played football and baseball in high school, and was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 1995 Major League Baseball draft. However, Brady decided to attend the University of Michigan instead, where he played both football and baseball.

After his junior year of college, Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft. He did not start his first game until his second season due to an injury to then-starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe. After taking over as starting quarterback, Brady led the Patriots to their first Super Bowl title in 2001. He would go on to play in eight more Super Bowls with the Patriots, winning five of them.

Tom Brady announced his retirement from professional football on March 17, 2021. In his 20 seasons as a player in the NFL, he won more Super Bowls than any other player in history.

College Career

Tom Brady played college football for the University of Michigan from 1995 to 1999. In his first year, he was a backup quarterback behind Brian Griese. He became the starter in his sophomore year and led the Wolverines to an undefeated season and a victory in the Orange Bowl. He was named the Michigan Most Valuable Player and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.

Professional Career

Tom Brady was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB draft, but he did not sign with the team. He played college baseball for the University of Michigan from 1995 to 1999. In his four-year career at Michigan, Brady had a .311 batting average with 19 home runs and 95 RBIs. He was named First Team All-Big Ten in 1998 and 1999.

Conclusion

Tom Brady played baseball for a total of nine years, from 1990 to 1999. He was a pitcher and an infielder, and he played in both Little League and major league baseball. He was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft, but he did not play in the major leagues.