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Bourjos' dad a scout, but always a father first

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies outfielder Peter Bourjos always played shortstop and hit leadoff.

Chris Bourjos, Peter's father and a longtime scout, made sure never to make out the lineup card, though. He left those duties to Rob Wrobel, who also played professionally, but never past A ball. Brook Jacoby, an 11-year Major Leaguer and current Blue Jays hitting coach, helped out, as well as Bob Brenly, who at the time was still a few years away from leading the Diamondbacks to a World Series title.

Their sons -- Peter (Chris' son), Brook Jr. and Torrey (Brook's sons), and Mike (Bob's son) -- helped form neighborhood teams, led by their fathers' Major League coaching.