Braxton Lee Has Contract Purchased By Cincinnati Reds Posted by TBN(Staff) On 06/03/2021 WALDORF, Md. - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced Thursday that their left fielder, Braxton Lee, had his contract purchased by the Cincinnati Reds organization. Lee got off to a scorching hot start to the season. In four games played, the Mississippi native held a .438 batting average with a 1.125 OPS, one homer, and two RBI. Before joining the Blue Crabs, Lee had never played outside of affiliated baseball, and made it to the MLB as a member of the Miami Marlins in 2018. The outfielder is the second Blue Crab to have his contract purchased by an MLB organization in the 2021 season, joining RHP Eddie Butler who had his contract purchased by the Kansas City Royals in May. “Braxton is an elite player on both sides of the ball. We expect to see him in the MLB shortly," said Blue Crabs General Manager, Courtney Knichel. About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs The Blue Crabs play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The Blue Crabs, set to kick off their 13th season of baseball, call Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland home. For more information on the Blue Crabs, please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information. To purchase single-game tickets, click here. About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) The Atlantic League is the first Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. ALPB has sent over 950 players to MLB organizations while drawing 42 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks over its 24-year history. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com. Copyright © 2021 thebaynet.com. All rights reserved. Page 1.