Dan Uggla
Professional baseball player, All-Star
Born
March 11th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A former professional baseball player, Uggla played primarily as a second baseman. His career spanned from 2006 to 2015, and he is recognized for his power-hitting capabilities. Uggla began his career with the Florida Marlins, where he won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 2006. He later played for the Atlanta Braves, where he became a two-time All-Star. Uggla's approach at the plate was characterized by his ability to hit home runs and accumulate runs batted in. He concluded his career with the San Francisco Giants, contributing to the team's depth in a competitive division.
Won National League Rookie of the Year (2006)
Two-time All-Star selection in 2010 and 2011
Played for Florida Marlins and Atlanta Braves
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