Brett Gardner
Baseball player for New York Yankees
Born
August 24th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball, primarily for the New York Yankees. Made his MLB debut in 2008 and was part of the Yankees' 2009 World Series championship team. Garnered a reputation for speed and defense, often leading the team in stolen bases. Served as a veteran presence in the clubhouse and was recognized for his leadership on and off the field.
Helped New York Yankees win the 2009 World Series
Led team in stolen bases multiple seasons
Played over 1,300 games in MLB
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