sentences:  Bruce's professional career began in 2005 in the Gulf Coast League, playing for the Reds' short-season rookie team.He hit .270/.331/.500 in 122 at bats in 37 games before moving on to the Reds' rookie affiliate Billings Mustangs.There he hit .257/.358/.457 with four home runs and 13 runs batted in (RBIs) in 70 at bats.