Bynum was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the second round (60th overall) of the 2000 MLB draft.[2] He made his major league debut with the A's on August 30, 2005, where he entered the game as a pinch runner in the tenth inning before moving to left field.[3] Bynum played in seven games with Oakland in 2005, batting .286 with an RBI.[4]
Chicago Cubs
On March 31, 2006, the Cubs acquired Bynum from the A's in a three-way deal. The Cubs traded pitcher John Koronka to the Texas Rangers, while the Rangers sent pitcher Juan Dominguez to the A's to complete the deal.[5]
Baltimore Orioles
Bynum with the Baltimore Orioles in 2008
On December 6, 2006, Bynum was dealt to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later, who became Kevin Hart.[4] He was designated for assignment by the Orioles on June 22, 2008,[6] and was sent outright to the minors a few days later. However, he was recalled by the Orioles on July 1.[7] He was sent outright to the minors once again on July 19.[8]
Washington Nationals
On December 13, 2008, Bynum signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals and received an invitation to spring training.[9]
Chicago White Sox
Bynum signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on December 13, 2009,[10] but was released early on in Spring Training.[11]
Orix Buffaloes
Upon his release from the White Sox, Bynum was signed by the Orix Buffaloes of the Japanese Baseball League in February 2010.[12]
