Austin Kearns

Baseball player, Cincinnati Reds outfielder

Austin Kearns - Athletes & Sports Figures born May 20th, 1980
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Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 1998, played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2011. Primarily associated with the Cincinnati Reds, also played for teams including the Washington Nationals, Florida Marlins, and New York Yankees. Best years included a breakout season in 2005, when achieved career-highs in home runs and RBIs. Contributed to multiple teams during the postseason.

Played for Cincinnati Reds

Achieved career-high 24 home runs in 2005

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