Darin Erstad
Baseball player and coach, 2002 World Series
Born
June 4th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played major league baseball primarily as an outfielder and first baseman. Played for the California Angels, Chicago White Sox, and the Florida Marlins during a career spanning from 1995 to 2010. Achieved significant success with the Anaheim Angels, participating in the 2002 World Series where the team secured a championship. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, serving as a head coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team.
Won the 2002 World Series with the Anaheim Angels
Selected as an All-Star in 2000
Received the Gold Glove Award in 2000
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