Chris Coghlan
Baseball player, 2009 Rookie of the Year
Born
June 18th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball player, celebrated for contributions as an outfielder and third baseman. Played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Florida Marlins (now Miami Marlins) and later for teams including the Chicago Cubs and the Toronto Blue Jays. Achieved significant recognition after winning the National League Rookie of the Year award in 2009. Noteworthy performance includes playing a key role in the Cubs' 2016 World Series championship, securing the team's first title since 1908.
Won National League Rookie of the Year in 2009
Played for the Chicago Cubs in 2016 World Series championship
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