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Brett's Baseball Career

!!--there are links to--234--videos below--!!

Note #1 These videos were uploaded to our site during June and July 2009 ... these were on "old VHS tapes" and they were then transferred to DVD and then into a computer/web site format
   
Note #2 In the past, the videos I put on the site were in the Windows Media Player format of 'wmv' ... most of those below are in the 'flv' Flash format ... I learnt how to do this and it's much better as they download and play almost immediately
   
Note #3 Is this all the videos taken during Brett's baseball career?? ... definately not!!
There are lots of others ... for example, click here to see another thirty-nine and also click here to see dozens more
   
Note #4 After opening the page, scroll down until you see the player ... sometimes you will need to go to the bottom of the page

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YEAR DATE TEAM VIDEOS NOTES
         
1991 June North Queensland U-14 Titles
Cairns Team
1

Held in Townsville North Queensland --- video shows four of Brett's plate appearances --- including an in-the-park home run

         
         
1993 January Australian Under-14 Titles
Queensland Team
13 Held in Adelaide South Australia --- Brett hitting a single, double and a triple --- pitching for two innings --- plus playing at first base --- before and after the Tournament --- plus Sharon and Tanya
      8 CLICK HERE --- these family videos were taken during the Championships
         
         
1995 Saturday 4th February Radio 4CA and WIN Television
Junior Sports Star Awards
1

This Award is for athletes within the Cairns region --- Brett was in Brisbane during February so Sharon accepted, and made the speeches, on his behalf

         
         
1996 January Australian Under-18 Titles
Queensland Team
1 Held in Sydney New South Wales --- Brett hitting a three run home run
         
         
1996 Friday 2nd February Australian Baseball League
The Brisbane Bandits
2

The first video shows Brett grounding out to second base --- the second shows the ball disappearing over the rightfield wall as Brett hit his first home run in the Australian Baseball League

         
         
1996 February Brisbane 'Extra'
Television Program
1

Geoff and Brett were living in Brisbane to allow Brett to play with the Bandits --- went on this show and the video says it all!!

         
         
1996 February Australian Baseball League
The Brisbane Bandits
1 Brisbane television news sports reports --- covering Brett's upcoming appearance in the ABL Semi Finals --- features Brett and Dan Radison, the Brisbane Bandits Manager
         
         
1996 February Australian Baseball League
Semi Finals - Reds v Bandits
1 Brisbane television news sports reports --- two reports covering the games in the Semi Final Series --- and they include Brett's three run home run
         
         
1996 Friday 16th February The Cairns Post
Year 1995 Sportstar Awards
2

Brett is interviewed as a Nominee and then again as the Winner of the Junior Section --- there is a second video which shows all the 'spectators'

         
         
1996 Wed 18th September Coca Cola and Channel Seven
Junior Sports Star Awards
1

The official national telecast of these Awards --- Brett was one of the nominees --- Geoff, Sharon and Tanya also attended

         
         
1996 November Australian Baseball League
The Brisbane Bandits
1 Brisbane television news sports reports --- Dave Nilsson speaks about the Bandits --- and Brett is interviewed about his second season with the team
         
         
1998 August MiLB 'A' Midwest League
Kane County Cougars
includes
Tanya's Holiday in the USA
6

Tanya, Brett and the Renners --- Brett was injured during Tanya's holiday --- Tanya still took videos of games at Elfstrom Stadium --- plus the Renners' home and a look around the city of Chicago

         
         
1999 Season MiLB 'A' Midwest League
Kane County Cougars
1

Monday 26th April --- copy of 'Cougars 1999', a local television program --- the guests include Brett, Cougars Manager Rick Renteria, Florida Marlins Roving Instructor Pookie Wilson, and first-baseman Dave Callahan --- Brett is interviewed, plus there is also game footage along with his season-to-date statistics

      1

Wednesday 28th April --- a single to rightfield after a very long at-bat

      1

Sunday 9th May --- copy of 'Medill Reports', a local Current Affairs program --- the segment is named 'Cougar Crazy' --- but it is really "The Brett Show" !! --- he is interviewed, plus he is shown batting and fielding, and driving in the 'walk off winning run' --- this was filmed on Mother's Day 1999, and Brett is also shown with a few of the Cougars' fans

      1

Wednesday 8th September --- every second of the "bottom of the ninth with two outs and two strikes and scores tied in a playoff game" home run!!

      1

September --- local television news sports reports --- and Brett is interviewed on his return to Cairns and speaks about the above home run and the Sydney 2000 Olympics

         
         
1999 August MiLB 'A' Midwest League
Kane County Cougars
includes
Sharon's Holiday in the USA
4

Sharon, Brett and the Renners --- games at Elfstrom Stadium and lots of Brett's plate appearances --- and Sharon was 'The Cougars Sweetheart of the Day' --- autograph session ---- and Brett's jersey auction --- and more

         
         
2000 Sunday 3rd September Cairns Baseball League
Reds v Cubs
1 Local television news sports reports --- and Brett played in an Invitational Game for Cubs on his way to the Sydney Olympics
         
         
2000 September Sydney 2000 Olympics 34 Lead up to the Games --- Opening and Closing Ceremonys plus the Athletes' Parade --- Brett batting and fielding --- tattoo --- and interviews on local television news sports reports
         
         
2000 Sunday 8th October Cairns Baseball League
Grand Final - Reds v Heat
2

Local television news sports reports --- Brett and Cameron Cairncross were invited to throw the Ceremonial First Pitch at the Cairns Baseball League Grand Final --- the videos include a full report on the game

         
         
2000 December International Baseball
League Australia
1

Local television news sports reports --- Brett is interviewed as he departed Cairns for the inaugral season of this competition

         
         
2001 Friday 26th January Cairns City Council
Australia Day Sports Award
1

Local television news reports --- and Brett was selected as the Senior Sportstar in these Awards --- the video also includes all the details on the celebrations in Cairns City and Trinity Beach

         
         
2001 Friday 16th February The Cairns Post
Year 2000 Sportstar Awards
1

Local television news sports reports --- Brett was nominated in the Senior Section of these Awards

         
         
2001 February MiLB 'A' Florida State League
Brevard County Manatees
1

Local television news sports reports --- and Brett is interviewed before he departed for his second season with the Manatees

         
         
2001 Wednesday 14th March Major League Baseball
Florida Marlin Spring Training
1

Local television news sports reports --- and Brett participated in a game between the Marlins and the New York Mets

         
         
2001 Friday 24th August MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Portland Sea Dogs
1

A hit down the line --- and Brett comes up firing a throw from leftfield to second base

         
         
2001 Sunday 21st October Cairns Baseball League
Grand Final - Reds v Cubs
1

Local television news sports reports --- Brett attended this game and the interview below was filmed while it was in progress

         
         
2001 Thursday 25th October MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Portland Sea Dogs
1

Local television news sports reports --- Brett speaks about his initial promotion to and his upcoming season with the Sea Dogs

         
         
2002 Saturday 17th August MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Harrisburg Senators
3

Single and a triple --- and 'Player of the Game'

         
         
2002 Saturday 31st August MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Harrisburg Senators
6

Three singles and two walks --- plus 'What a Catch!' --- and 'Spotlight Player'

         
         
2002 October The Pittsburgh Pirates 1

Local television news sports reports --- Brett is interviewed and speaks about his new contract with the Pirates

         
         
2002 Sunday 20th October Cairns Baseball League
Grand Final - Heat v Cubs
1

Local television news sports reports --- and these reports cover the complete Finals Series --- playing for Cubs, Brett had great games with both bat and ball --- selected as "MVP of the Finals"

         
         
2002 Saturday 2nd November Far North Queensland Baseball
Intercity Club Challenge
Townsville v Cairns
1

Local television news sports reports --- and these reports are from both before and after the game --- playing for (Cairns) Cubs, Brett had a terrific game, especially when pitching

         
         
2003 Saturday 21st June MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Altoona Curve
3

Single and a double --- and out at first on "an outstanding play" by the Senators first-baseman

         
         
2003 Monday 23rd June MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Altoona Curve
1

Altoona Curve television program "Off the Tracks" --- and the cameras are on the bus with the Team as they set out on a road trip starting against the Reading Phillies

         
         
2003 Friday 8th August MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Altoona Curve
1

One of Brett's at-bats --- and he grounds into a fielder's choice play --- during the video the commentators mention his 'strong arm in rightfield'

         
         
2003 December Baseball Queensland
Brisbane Festival of Baseball
1

Local television news sports reports --- Brett is interviewed on his return to Cairns

         
         
2004 January Australian Baseball Federation
'Helms Award' - Claxton Shield
1

Local television news sports reports --- Brett is interviewed on his return to Cairns about winning this Award --- also discusses the upcoming Athens 2004 Olympics and his return to the USA for the 2005 Minor League season

         
         
2004 February Athens 2004 Olympics
Africana v Oceania Qualifier
South Africa v Australia
2

The first video is Channel Seven's national morning program, "SUNRISE", doing a series of cross-overs to the Australian Team which were training at Blacktown Olympic Park --- the players were interviewed --- and pitching, batting and catching sections were covered --- plus a 'baseball brawl' --- very funny!!
Brett speaks about winning the Helms Award and the Athens Olympics --- the second is a local television news sports report and Brett is interviewed after the Qualifiers, and discusses MLB and whether he will compete at the Athens Olympics

         
         
2004 Monday 1st March Baseball Queensland
'Playball'
1

Local television news sports reports --- Brett is interviewed in Cairns during this Junior Development Program

         
         
2004 Friday 4th June MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Portland Sea Dogs
1

Brett's tenth home run of the season

         
         
2004 Monday 7th June MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Portland Sea Dogs
2

Videos show two of Brett's plate appearances --- but he did not get a hit --- there are some great comments including "titanic but foul" and "organise a tape for my parents"

         
         
2004 August Athens 2004 Olympics 1

Local television news sports reports --- the parents waiting and watching in Cairns --- and Sharon is briefly interviewed

         
         
2004 Tuesday 17th August Athens 2004 Olympics
Italy v Australia
1

It's two down with runners at first and second base --- and Brett comes in to bat!!

         
         
2004 Friday 20th August Athens 2004 Olympics
Greece v Australia
2

Brett hit two home runs in the game --- and both are on video

         
         
2004 Saturday 21st August Athens 2004 Olympics
Netherlands v Australia
2

Another home run --- and a strike out with a glare at the umpire

         
         
2004 Tuesday 24th August Athens 2004 Olympics
Semi Final - Japan v Australia
4

A single --- and Brett scoring the only run --- plus the Australian Team at 'The end of the Game' --- and local television news sports reports which include Geoff and Sharon in Cairns

         
         
2004 Wednesday 25th August Athens 2004 Olympics
Cuba v Australia
Gold Medal Game
6

Two singles and a walk --- and an outfield catch --- plus 'the catch that was not a catch' --- and local television news sports reports which include Geoff and Sharon in Cairns

         
         
2004 Monday 6th September MiLB 'AA' Eastern League
Portland Sea Dogs
1 Local television news sports reports --- the trophy for "MVP" of the Portland Sea Dogs
         
         
2004 Wed 22nd September Athens 2004 Olympics
Return to Cairns following the Olympics and '04 MiLB season
1 Local television news sports reports --- including the Silver Medal --- and the trophy for "MVP" of the Portland Sea Dogs
         
         
2004 Saturday 25th September Athens 2004 Olympics
Athletes' Parade
1 Official telecast of the Athletes' Parade --- this was at the MCG in Melbourne before the 2004 AFL Grand Final
         
         
2004 Wed 29th September Cairns Baseball League
Shogun Heat
1 Local television news sports reports --- played a few Invitational Games for Shogun Heat towards the end of their 2004 season
         
         
2004 Tuesday 26th October Athens 2004 Olympics
'Thank You' Tour
1 Local television news sports reports --- Brett participated in the Cairns section of this tour --- he is shown at the venue and is also interviewed
         
         
2004 Wednesday 27th October Cairns Baseball League
Grand Final - Heat v Cubs
1 Local television news sports reports --- and Brett is the Celebrity Guest Home Plate Umpire
         
         
2006 March World Baseball Classic
Florida
1 Local television news sports reports --- a few words from Brett at the end of the Classic
         
         
2006 Wednesday 12th July MiLB Eastern League
All Star Game
10 A terrific game for Brett !! --- the videos show Brett in the field and all of his five plate appearances --- he is also interviewed during the game --- plus he is awarded Most Valuable Player !!
         
         
2007 January The Pittsburgh Pirates 1 Local television news sports reports --- Brett speaks about his new contract with the Pirates --- also mentioned is the possibility of playing in Asia, his great season with the Altoona Curve in 2006, the World Baseball Classic last year, and the upcoming Claxton Shield being held in Perth --- and finally, is Brett a 'righty' or a 'lefty'?
         
         
2007 November Baseball World Cup
Taiwan
1 Local television news sports reports --- Brett was interviewed while working out at the Sportsworld Gym in Cairns and he speaks about the upcoming World Cup, winning the Silver Medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, and life as a USA Minor League ballplayer --- and also his Olympic tattoos are shown, along with the scar from his shoulder surgery in January 2005!!
      5 CLICK HERE --- this page has five short videos taken during one of Australia's warm up matches before the World Cup
         
         
2008 Thursday 3rd January Australian Baseball Federation
The Claxton Shield
1 Local television news sports reports --- Brett was training with Ritchie Mounsey, and it was the final session before flying to Brisbane to compete in The Claxton Shield Tournament --- he speaks about the chances for the Queensland Rams, especially with their strong pitching staff --- he also mentions his 'solo' training regime in Cairns, plus his contract and prospects for the 2008 season
      1 CLICK HERE --- local television news sports reports --- the segment covers Brett's Week Four Fielders Choice "Player of the Round" Award --- plus the upcoming five game trip to play the Australian Provincials in Canberra
         
         
2008 Tuesday 25th March Olympic Qualifying Series
Beijing 2008 Olympics
1 Local television news sports reports --- "Shattered Dreams" --- Brett was interviewed while sitting in the courtyard of Tanya's
unit in Manunda Cairns --- he is wearing "The Boot", an ankle brace for his recent injury --- he mentions the injury details and the rehab program --- he speaks about the recent Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Taiwan, and his disappointment at Australia's failed bid to participate in the Beijing Olympics --- also mentioned is the possibily of him playing Independent Baseball in the United States in the coming season
         
         
2009 Wednesday 4th March World Baseball Classic
Exhibition Game
Seattle Mariners v Australia
5 A terrific game by Brett!! --- he had a total of five plate appearances --- and he picked up five hits, including a double --- plus he drove in six runs --- and each at-bat is on video!!
         
         
2009 Sunday 8th March World Baseball Classic
Mexico v Australia - Game 1
5 There are five videos on this page ---- they show Brett picking up three of Australia's twenty-two hits --- which is a World Baseball Classic record for hits in a game --- plus they include Brett being hit by a pitch and bunting runners around the bases
      1 CLICK HERE --- this page includes a video "Highlight Reel" of Australia's twenty-two hits --- and Brett is shown a few times
         
         
2009 Wednesday 11th March World Baseball Classic
Mexico v Australia - Game 3
4 There are four videos on this page ---- in the first one, Brett rips a double down the rightfield line --- this is followed by a solo shot over the rightfield wall --- the third one is a game summary --- the final video is an 'interesting' play on a slow grounder in the infield and Brett is involved in the play
         
         
2009 Sunday 10th May Cairns Baseball League
Shogun Heat
1 A lefthander --- catching the game!!
         
         
2009 Sunday 31st May Cairns Baseball League
Shogun Heat
1 The story on video of how Brett broke his thumb
         
         
2009 Sunday 28th June Cairns Baseball League
Shogun Heat
2

Five plate appearances by Brett --- and pitching to three batters

         
         
2009 Sunday 12th July Cairns Baseball League
Shogun Heat
6

Another five of Brett's plate appearances --- and taking a catch in leftfield

      1 CLICK HERE --- this video shows the two fields at the Trinity Beach Baseball Complex
         
         
2009 Saturday 1st and
Sunday 2nd August
Cairns Baseball League
Barrier Reef Tournament
14

Included in these fourteen videos are Diamond One under lights and looking fantastic --- plus Brett on the mound, playing first base, and in the batter's box --- and he gets hit for a home run and also hits a home run!! --- also included is the Grand Final and the Presentation and Awards Ceremony --- and spectators!!

         
         
2009 Sunday 23rd August Cairns Baseball League
Shogun Heat
1

One of Brett's plate appearances --- taken from the centrefield fence

         
         
2009 Sunday 30th August Cairns Baseball League
Semi Final
Shogun Black v Shogun Heat
6

Five plate appearances by Brett --- during which he drives in six runs!! --- plus pitching to one batter

         
         
2009 Wed 2nd September Cairns Baseball League
Grand Final - Game One
Cubs v Shogun Heat
12

Five plate appearances by Brett --- and one of them shows his home run!! --- this has been uploaded in both zoom and slow motion --- he is also shown pitching to four batters --- the page also includes three of Ritchie Mounsey's plate appearances

         
         
2009 Sunday 6th September Cairns Baseball League
Grand Final - Game Two
Cubs v Shogun Heat
6

Four plate appearances by Brett --- plus the Shogun Heat team celebrating after levelling the Grand Final Series at one game all --- and the videos also show the supporters, including Sharon and Kahlia, during and after the game

         
         
2009 Friday 11th September Cairns Baseball League
Grand Final - Game Three
Cubs v Shogun Heat
8

Five plate appearances by Brett --- plus pitching to four batters during an innings and striking out three of them!! --- also one video shows Brett running from first to second base

         

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