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Brandon Belt
Giants first baseman Brandon Belt talks to reporters at 2016 All-Star Game availability. (28424539352).jpg
Belt before the 2016 MLB All-Star Game
Free agent
First baseman / Left fielder
Born: (1988-04-20) April 20, 1988 (age 36)
Nacogdoches, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
March 31, 2011, for the San Francisco GiantsDates
National League champion 2 2012, 2014
World Series champion 2 2012, 2014
Awards and Honors
Name of awardTimesDates
MLB All-Star 1 2016
MLB Player of the Week 2August 11, 2013 [64]
May. 18, 2018 [65]

Personal life

Belt married his high school sweetheart Haylee Stephenson on December 3, 2010, in their hometown of Lufkin, Texas. [66] They have two sons, born in August 2014 and July 2018. [67]

Belt founded his organization Brandon Belt Fishing, which hosts big bass fishing tournaments. Their mission will be to raise money for Harold's House, a nonprofit that serves victims of sexual and/or physical abuse. [68]

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