Jeff Bianchi

Jeffrey Thomas Bianchi (born October 5, 1986) is an American professional baseball shortstop who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Red Sox.

Bianchi attended Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lampeter, Pennsylvania. He was drafted in the second round (50th overall) of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft by the Kansas City Royals. He was a Topps Short-season/ Rookie All-Star.

Career

Kansas City Royals

In 2008, Bianchi won the Frank White award for being the best defensive player in the Royals minor league system while playing for the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Bianchi was added to the Royals' 40-man roster following the 2009 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

In March 2010 Bianchi underwent Tommy John elbow surgery, sidelining him for the 2010 season. Bianchi returned in 2011 and appeared in 119 games for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, hitting .259. After the 2011 season, he was designated for assignment.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Chicago Cubs claimed him off waivers on December 9, 2011, but on January 11, 2012 they designated him for assignment and he was claimed by the Milwaukee Brewers.