Brad Wilkerson

Baseball player and coach, 2003 All-Star

Brad Wilkerson - Baseball player and coach, 2003 All-Star
Born

June 1st, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An accomplished baseball player and coach, played as an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. Made his debut with the Montreal Expos in 2003, achieving All-Star status the same year. Also played for teams including the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Transitioned to coaching following retirement, contributing to player development and strategy.

Selected as an All-Star in 2003

Played for the Montreal Expos

Contributed to the Texas Rangers

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