Adam Everett
Baseball player and coach, World Series winner
Born
February 5th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 2001 to 2010. Teams included the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, and the San Diego Padres. Contributed defensively with exceptional fielding skills and earned recognition with a Gold Glove Award. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, providing expertise in player development and infield techniques.
Won the Gold Glove Award in 2006
Played in the 2005 World Series with the Houston Astros
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