Clint Barmes

Baseball player and Gold Glove winner

Clint Barmes - Baseball player and Gold Glove winner
Born

March 6th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball infielder, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Debuted in 2003 and contributed to the Rockies' run to the World Series in 2007. Awarded the Gold Glove Award for defensive excellence. Retired in 2015 after a successful career.

Played for Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates

Won a Gold Glove Award in 2011

Participated in the 2007 World Series

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