Brian Stokes
Baseball player for New York Mets
Born
September 7th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2006. Played primarily as a relief pitcher. Contributed to the New York Mets' roster during several seasons in the late 2000s. Transitioned to coaching roles following retirement from professional play.
Debuted with the New York Mets in 2006
Played in the MLB until 2011
Served as a coach after retirement
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