Who did Branyan compete with on the Brewers in 2005?
Corey Hart
Geoff Jenkins
Wes Helms
JJ Hardy
Answer
Helms and Branyan competed for playing time at first base for the Brewers in 2005. Helms ultimately won the starting job and had a strong season, hitting.291 with 17 home runs and 75 RBIs. Branyan struggled in limited playing time, hitting just.214 with 3 home runs and 14 RBIs.
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