Blake DeWitt
Baseball Player, Chicago Cubs infielder
Born
August 20th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2008. Played primarily as a second baseman and third baseman. Contributed to the Chicago Cubs during his time with the team. Appeared in games within the National League showcasing strong defensive skills.
Debuted with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008
Played for the Chicago Cubs in 2012
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