Adam Eaton
Major League Baseball outfielder
Born
December 6th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An outfielder played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2021. Teams included the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, and Washington Nationals. Contributed to the Nationals' victory in the 2019 World Series. Recognized for speed and defensive skills throughout career. Known for strong performances in pivotal games.
Won the World Series with the Washington Nationals in 2019
Selected in the first round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks
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