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SHOCKING! Russell Branyan Arrested for Burglary

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Dubbed “Russell The Muscle,” for his ability to hit long-distance home runs. Branyan does not typically hit for a high batting average and strikes out frequently. However, he consistently draws walks and hits home runs. Branyan has been given the nickname 3TO, which stands for three true outcomes, for his propensity to either draw a walk, strike out, or hit a home run. One of the three outcomes occurred in 50.5% of his plate appearances during his major-league career. Because of this, players such as Jack Cust have drawn comparisons to Branyan.

The warrant indicates Branyan was charged with felony aggravated burglary, which is a Class C charge in Tennessee.

Branyan had a previous run-in with the law in 2008, when he was charged with domestic violence against his then-wife, per Joey Morona of the Northeast Ohio Media Group.

Branyan called the trade to Cincinnati, “a clean slate,” stating he had been branded as a home run or strikeout player in Cleveland. He improved his numbers after the trade, but they still remained poor as he played left field opposed to his normal position at third base that was occupied by Aaron Boone. On August 4, 2002, Branyan hit three home runs, two off of Bobby J. Jones and one off of Mike Holtz as the Reds beat the San Diego Padres. He also hit two home runs on September 27, both off Montreal Expos’ pitcher Javier Vázquez. He finished the 2002 season to hit a combined .228 with 24 home runs and 151 strikeouts between the Indians and Reds. Branyan was also praised for his improved fielding during his transition to the outfield. At season’s end, Branyan played winter ball in the Dominican Republic where on November 18, he injured his shoulder. An examination with the team’s physician discovered serious damage, and Branyan underwent arthroscopic surgery on this shoulder on December 3.