B. J. Surhoff

Who is B. J. Surhoff?

William James "B. J." Surhoff is a former catcher, outfielder, first baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter in Major League Baseball. Over his 18-year major league career, he played every position except pitcher. After playing for the Orioles from 1996 to 2000, he rejoined the team in 2003 and played through the 2005 season. He started his career with the Milwaukee Brewers and also played for the Atlanta Braves. Surhoff began his career as a catcher, and after playing third base in the mid-1990s, shifted to become primarily a left fielder.