Brandon Inge

Major League Baseball player and All-Star

Brandon Inge - Major League Baseball player and All-Star
Born

May 19th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a third baseman and catcher in Major League Baseball. Spent the majority of a 12-season career with the Detroit Tigers. Debuted in 2001 and established a reputation for strong defensive skills and versatility on the field. Selected for the All-Star Game in 2009. Contributed to the Tigers' American League pennant win in 2006, reaching the World Series. Also played for the Oakland Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies, with career totals including over 1,000 hits and 100 home runs.

Selected as an All-Star in 2009

Contributed to the Detroit Tigers' 2006 AL pennant

Achieved over 1,000 hits in MLB career

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