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Marcus William Giles (born May 18, 1978 in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Atlanta Braves. He is a second baseman and bats right-handed.

Career

Giles was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 53rd round of the June 1996 draft and made his major league debut in 2001. Despite usually having success during his oppurtunties in majors, he spent the next two years shuttling between Atlanta and their AAA minor league franchise in Richmond. In 2002, his year was marred by a severe ankle sprain in May, and the death of his premature daughter, Lundyn. Giles lost his second base starting job to the injury and, shortly after returning, was demoted to Richmond. He did not play in Atlanta again until August.

In 2003, Giles was given the starting job for good, and proceeded to put up such impressive numbers that he was selected to play in the 2003 All-Star Game. Unfortunately, he suffered a concussion the week prior to the game when Chicago Cubs pitcher Mark Prior collided with him on the basepaths. After missing about a week with the injury, Giles returned to the lineup in top form. He finished the 2003 season with 49 doubles, breaking the Braves record for doubles in a season.

In 2004, Giles was poised to wage a campaign similar to 2003 but, on May 15,2004, while drifting way back into centerfield to catch a pop fly, he collided with center fielder Andruw Jones. Giles suffered a broken collarbone, a concussion, and a bruised right wrist and did not play again until July 15,2004, missing 52 games.

Giles avoided fluke injuries in 2005 and was able to again be a consistent contributor for the Braves. He doubled 45 times (second most in the National League), scored a career high 104 runs, and was 16 for 19 in the stolen base department.

With the departure of shortstop Rafael Furcal in late 2005, the Braves intend to move Giles to the lead-off position in the lineup for the 2006 season.

Personal

Giles lives in the Atlanta area with his wife, Tracy, and their daughters, Arringtun Mae (2003) and Sawyur Rae (2006). His brother Brian is an outfielder with the San Diego Padres.

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