This date in Kernels alumni history – June 13, 1995

On June 13, 1995, Jeff Branson (Cedar Rapids Reds - 1989-90) went 3-4 at the plate with a HR, a RBI and scored two runs in the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Jeff Branson hit .246 with 34 HR and 156 RBI during his 9 year MLB career playing for the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Jeff Branson Played for the 1989 and 1990 Cedar Rapids Reds squads. In 1989, Branson hit .281 with 10 HR and 68 RBI in 127 games as the Reds finished 80-57 under manager Dave Miley. The 1989 CR Reds lost to Springfield in the opening round of the playoffs. In 1990, Branson hit .251 with 6 HR and 24 RBI in 62 games and the team finished with a 88-46 mark under manager Dave Miley. The 1990 CR Reds squad lost to the Quad Cities team in the opening round.