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Ryan Braun

American baseball player
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Ryan Braun is an American professional baseball player who played as an outfielder and third baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers. Born on November 17, 1983, Braun was drafted by the Brewers in the first round of the 2005 MLB draft and made his debut in 2007. He is a five-time Silver Slugger Award winner, a six-time All-Star, and was named Rookie of the Year and the National League MVP.1

In 2012, Braun became the first player to successfully appeal a positive drug test, overturning a 50-game suspension. However, in 2013, he was implicated in the Biogenesis scandal and admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs in 2011, for which he received a 65-game suspension. Braun expressed deep regret for his actions and for not admitting his mistakes sooner.2

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  2. Sports and Drugs - February 23, 2012 - Ryan Braun Becomes First Professional Baseball Player to Successfully Appeal a Positive Drug Test

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