Topic: Brooks Conrad

Brooks Litchfield Conrad (born January 16, 1980 in San Diego, California), nicknamed "Raw Dog", is a Major League Baseball second baseman, third baseman, and pinch hitter for the Atlanta Braves.

Conrad is a graduate of Monte Vista High School. He was a member of the Arizona State baseball team from 1999-2001. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the eighth round (236th pick) of the 2001 Draft. He played with the Astros AAA team the Round Rock Express. Conrad played in the Houston Astros organization from 2001-2007 before becoming a minor league free agent after the 2007 season.

Conrad signed with the Oakland Athletics organization prior to the 2008 season. He was called up to play with the A's against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 21, 2008. He became a free agent at the end of the season and signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Atlanta Braves on November 18.