Christopher Charles Dickerson (born April 10, 1982 in Hollywood, California) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.
Dickerson was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 32nd round (968th overall) of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. He instead went to the University of Nevada, where he played baseball for three seasons (2001-2003).
Dickerson was drafted again, in the 16th round (471st overall) in 2003...
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Christopher Charles Dickerson (born April 10, 1982 in Hollywood, California) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.
Dickerson was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 32nd round (968th overall) of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. He instead went to the University of Nevada, where he played baseball for three seasons (2001-2003).
Dickerson was drafted again, in the 16th round (471st overall) in 2003, this time by the Cincinnati Reds. He made his major league debut with the Reds on August 12, 2008. He hit his first career home run on August 15, 2008, against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Dickerson earned the starting job in the outfield rotation with Jay Bruce and Willy Taveras entering the 2009 season, due to Ken Griffey and Adam Dunn's departures. In the first month of the season, Dickerson was only batting .205 with a homer and 5 RBIs. However, by the end of May he boosted his average to .271. He also was featured in highlight reels for his...
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