Andre Ethier
Baseball player, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder
Born
April 10th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player played as an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 2006 and played for the Dodgers until 2017. Achieved significant success during his career, including multiple seasons with a batting average above .280. Named an All-Star in 2009 and contributed to the team's postseason appearances. Retired with a reputation as a reliable hitter and a strong performer in clutch situations.
Two-time All-Star selection
2011 Silver Slugger Award recipient
Multiple seasons with over 20 home runs
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