Darrin Fletcher

Baseball player and sportscaster

Darrin Fletcher - Baseball player and sportscaster
Born

October 3rd, 1966
58 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional baseball player with a career spanning from 1990 to 2000. Played as a catcher for teams including the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Toronto Blue Jays. Transitioned to sports broadcasting after retirement, providing analysis and commentary on baseball games.

Played for the Chicago Cubs in 1995-1996

Played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1999

Served as a sportscaster for various networks

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