(born May 15, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).
He is the son of former MLB player and hitting coach Mickey Brantley.
After he starred for Central High School in Fort Pierce, Florida, the Milwaukee Brewers selected Brantley in the 2005 MLB Draft.
During the 2008 season, Brantley was traded to the Cleveland Indians along with other prospects for CC Sabathia.
He made his MLB debut with the Indians in 2009.
In 2014, Brantley was named an MLB All-Star and won the Silver Slugger Award.