Adam Lind
Baseball player, Milwaukee Brewers
Born
July 17th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, played as a first baseman and designated hitter. Played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams including the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers. Achieved notable success as a power hitter, known for his ability to hit home runs and drive in runs over multiple seasons.
Won the American League batting title in 2008
Hit over 20 home runs in multiple seasons
Selected as an All-Star in 2008
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