Chris Shelton
Baseball player and All-Star first baseman
Born
June 26th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in Major League Baseball predominantly for the Detroit Tigers. Made a significant impact during the 2005 season, achieving remarkable success with a batting average of .299 and hitting 10 home runs in April alone. Also played for teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Texas Rangers during his career. After his playing days, transitioned into coaching and baseball analysis, contributing to the sport from different perspectives.
Led the American League in home runs in 2005
Played for the Detroit Tigers from 2003 to 2006
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