Dave Bush

David Thomas Bush (born November 9, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played professionally for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, SK Wyverns, Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays.

Early life

Bush graduated from Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania and played college baseball at Wake Forest University where he was a double major in psychology and sociology. Bush currently resides in Devon, Pennsylvania.

Baseball career

Toronto Blue Jays

He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 4th round of the 2001 amateur draft, but did not sign. The following year he was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2nd round of the amateur draft.

He pitched two seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, compiling a 10-15 record and a 4.15 ERA.

Milwaukee Brewers

He was traded along with Gabe Gross and Zach Jackson to the Milwaukee Brewers for first baseman Lyle Overbay and minor league pitcher Ty Taubenheim.

On August 11, 2010 in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Bush became the third player in Major League history to allow four straight home runs, behind Paul Foytack and Chase Wright.