Adam Dunn

Professional baseball player with home runs

Adam Dunn - Professional baseball player with home runs
Born

November 9th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player primarily played as a first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball. Spent the majority of career with the Cincinnati Reds and also played for the Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Oakland Athletics. Notable for power hitting capabilities, especially in home runs, finished with over 460 career home runs and a .237 batting average. Achieved 40 or more home runs in a season several times and was a significant contributor to the teams during his tenure.

Hit over 460 career home runs

Played for Cincinnati Reds, White Sox

Achieved 40 home runs in a season multiple times

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